Articles for Tag: "immune system"

Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer 
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer
With weakened immune systems, these children are at an increased risk for this serious illness.
Loneliness may threaten your physical health 
Loneliness may threaten your physical health
Social isolation can lead to emotional and mental health problems.
My Multiple Sclerosis won’t own me 
My Multiple Sclerosis won’t own me
See how I keep my headstrong attitude, but am getting smarter about my diagnosis.
Can probiotics prevent children from getting sick? 
Can probiotics prevent children from getting sick?
A recent study in Mexico has found that children who take probiotics had fewer infections.
Benefits of vitamin D supplements debatable 
Benefits of vitamin D supplements debatable
New research finds little health benefit for healthy adults to take the “sunshine vitamin.”
How poor sleep affects cancer 
How poor sleep affects cancer
A study shows disrupted sleep could inhibit the immune system’s ability to fight cancer.
Food allergies are on the rise, especially among children 
Food allergies are on the rise, especially among children
The number of people affected by food allergies is growing. Learn what it takes to recognize and treat an allergic reaction to your next meal.