Immune system

As winter approaches, demand for dietary supplements rises

EcoSupp reports a double-digit sales increase.

Ecosupp – Increase in Dietary Supplement Consumption.
Stewart and Judith Colton on a recent visit to Tel Aviv University

Joining forces against autoimmune disease

Zinc supplements. Not for everyday use

The mineral meant to strengthen the body: When does the popular supplement do the exact opposite?

Medicine cabinet

Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai launches drug-discovery collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim


Israeli-founded AI biotech Immunai expands AstraZeneca cancer collaboration

The expanded agreement extends and broadens the companies’ multi-year collaboration in oncology through 2027, according to the statement.

A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

They ate these pickles for 3 months. And this is the amazing thing that happened to them

Kimchi is known for its significant contribution to gut health, but in a small and recent study researchers discovered that it hides additional medical secrets.

Kimchi

Israeli scientists discover skin gene that helps build body’s first line of immune defense

The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports, reveal a previously unknown mechanism linking skin development to immune protection and new insight into inflammatory skin diseases.

A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.

This is the type of tea recommended for strengthening the immune system

While it’s clear that tea is not a miracle cure, it turns out there is one type of tea that has been proven to have a real ability to strengthen the immune system.

Green tea

Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system

The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.

A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the best soup for strengthening the immune system

Winter is already here, and this is an excellent opportunity to talk about strengthening the body ahead of winter – and also to recommend one soup that will add important vitamins.

Pumpkin soup

The winter spice that balances sugar, protects the brain, and reduces bloating

From boosting the immune system to easing nausea — studies point to a long list of health benefits of the spice with the unusual appearance.

Winter Spice

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option

Gene therapy uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA said.

 Gene therapy restores hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness. Illustration.