Immune System Disorders

An immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. In order to function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity to a particular disease.

Immune System Disorders Stories

Microneedle Pills Are Here To Replace Painful Injections [VIDEO]

A tiny capsule fitted with 5-millimeter-long needles can administer drugs directly into the GI tract.
Waiting To Introduce Gluten Won't Cut Your Child's Risk Of Celiac Disease

No matter how long you wait to introduce your child to gluten, it will not decrease their risk for developing celiac disease.
'Science Cop' Says Anti-Vaccination Efforts Are Not Only Loony, But Also Dangerous [VIDEO]

"Science Cop" Jeffrey Kluger pokes holes in anti-vaccination reports claiming a link between vaccines and autism development.
Cancer Immunotherapy May Help CVID Patients With Leaky Guts

Patients with common variable immune deficiency suffer from recurrent bacterial infections due to leaky intestines that cripple bacteria-fighting T-cells.
Grief Hits Seniors' Immune Systems Hardest

Elderly immune systems are at greater risk from the effects of grief because of the strange way their stress hormones respond, a new study found.
How Ebola Affects The Immune System

Doctors have figured out how Ebola shuts down the body's natural immune system, which could offer hope for shutting down Ebola.
How Our Bodies Can Alter Immune Response

Our genes are able to "frameshift," or quickly alter their operating instructions, and this may help modulate our body's immune response.
A Pig Parasite May Help Treat Immune Disorders

Scientists have mapped the genome of a parasite that might help treat autoimmune diseases when administered in the body.
Protein Found In The Human Body Could Effectively Treat Hepatitis C

The natural occurring protein, oligoadenylate synthetases-like (OASL), could replace interferon as the preferred method of treatment for viral infections.
National Children’s Day 2014: A Reminder To Keep Kids Healthy, Vaccinated

Though National Children’s Day may have originated with religious purposes, today it’s a good time to educate yourself on children’s issues in the U.S. and around the world.
Listen Up, Soccer Fans! Check With Your Doctor Before Heading To The World Cup

World Cup 2014 travelers have been advised to schedule an appointment with their doctors and to be up-to-date on all vaccines before departing for Brazil.
Cancer Vaccine Targets Blood Vessels, Prevents Tumor Growth

Researchers have developed a cancer vaccine that targets the blood vessels, thus indirectly killing the tumor.

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