All news on the topic: Immune system

Things looked bleak for baby Miles when he was born with a rare genetic immune condition prompting a global search for a stem cell donor - who turned out to work in the same office as dad David

Miles O’Shaughnessy was diagnosed with Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome at six-months-old and was desperately in need of a stem cell transplant

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released data showing that a record 3,544,042 people are claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a third getting £737.20 a month

A new survey has discovered kids know more about vitamins than adults do - with the younger generation even outscoring grown-ups on popular questions

Ready-to-eat vegetables sold in UK supermarkets have been found to contain a bug which can cause serious sickness and diarrhoea

Researchers from Oxford and Cambridge have developed a new tool to identify these anti-cancer cells which could lead to improved, personalised and therefore better immunotherapies.

One neuro-oncologist revealed four simple lifestyle changes can reduce the chances of getting cancer as brain cancer is one of the most devastating diagnosis for people under the age of 40

The Ice Man spoke to Steven Bartlett on the Diary of a CEO podcast about how meditation, breathing and cold water helped his recovery after losing his wife

A poll of 1,300 office workers found the average office worker will scoff their way through 99 sandwiches, 88 chocolate bars, and 67 pasties in shop bought lunches

People with pollen allergies are being advised that pollen counts are rising, according to the Met Office, and it is peaking today where most of England has a very high pollen count

High cholesterol, rare genetic disorders, and thyroid problems can all be spotted if you know some key symptoms that you can see just by looking deeply into someone's eyes

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men - with around one in eight expected to get a diagnosis in their lifetime and one in 44 losing their life from it

A North Carolina doctor was left paralysed after contracting COVID and 'made peace' that he wouldn't survive the rare syndrome, but was able to make an incredible recovery and return to work in the hospital that

The drugs - botensilimab and balstilimab - work by triggering the body's immune system to attack cancer cells. The treatment has been described as "potentially game changing"

Pickle juice has long been used for cocktails and to chase down shots of whiskey, but apparently it's also good for you. Here are the eight benefits of drinking the briny liquid you didn't know about

Vitamin D has many roles in supporting health and wellbeing, but some might think there's no need for supplements in summer

Tobias Leak, five, had been struggling with a continuous cough, high temperatures and a fever when his mum Sam took him to the doctors. He had suffered a collapsed lung and pneumonia

An occupational therapist and a pharmacist have shared five foods that can help reduce the symptoms of arthritis, including joint pain and stiffness, as well as improve overall health

Lactose intolerance is a condition where the body can't digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products. If you're intolerant you can experience various symptoms

Brits are being urged to check if they have a gluten intolerance - as new research reveals many women are suffering from bloating, diarrhoea and sickness after eating gluten-laced foods

Recent research suggests that individuals with tattoos face a 21 per cent higher risk of developing lymphoma cancer, with further studies under way

A 59-year-old man who had suffered from type 2 diabetes for 25 years has been cured of the condition after receiving a cell transplant in 2021, according to scientists in China

Cat Holden was always jetting off on holiday and living her best life as an "it girl" - but her life was changed forever when she was diagnosed with an avocado-sized tumour in her shoulder

Craig Mackinlay, who woke from an induced coma to find his limbs had turned completely black, says he wants to be known as the 'bionic MP' as he returns to Parliament

The secrets of the world's 'Blue Zones' are being revealed in a new Netflix documentary - a dietitian has now shared the benefits of one common drink that's key to longevity