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


New XEC coronavirus variant spreading worldwide: What you need to know

The coronaviruses have continued to create new strains, the latest being XEC, which can evade the immune system. Here’s everything you need to know.

 Corona outbreak in China

How does eating nuts impact your brain? - study

Dr. Maya Roseman details the advantages of including almonds, walnuts, and more into our diet.

Walnuts

Ice baths: The good, the bad, and the healthy

Discover the power of hormesis: The concept that exposure to low-level stressors can enhance resilience and overall health.

 Ballerina taking an ice bath

The healthiest and most delicious tea for a nourished body

Warm up your body and heart with a simple yet nutritious tea during the cold season, or indulge in a comforting cup of "Golden Milk" for an extra boost.

 health, traditional medicine, folk remedy

Avoiding detection: How cancers evolve to escape immune system responses

In a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science, researchers pulled out a previously unknown mechanism that allows cancer cells to slip by immune system defenses.

Tissues from mice transplanted with lung cancer cells. When PSME4 levels are high (left, top and bottom), the tumors grow bigger, cancer-fighting killer T cells (white) are reduced (top) and regulatory T cells (green) that inhibit the immune response are more abundant (bottom), compared with regular

'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say

Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.

 CHILDREN ENJOY ice cream cones. Parents have been told by the Education Ministry that they must not give milk; yellow cheese; cottage cheese; peanut snacks like Bamba or peanut butter; and many more staples to their children to bring to school.

Why doesn’t a pregnant woman’s immune system kill her fetus in the womb?

The findings of a new study on maternal-fetal dynamics could lead to advancements in improving rates of preeclampsia and premature birth.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.

Could being infected with this virus lead to Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the sheath of nerve cell extensions.

 This electron microscopic image of two Epstein Barr Virus virions (viral particles) shows round capsids—protein-encased genetic material—loosely surrounded by the membrane envelope.

Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine

A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

What is chronic inflammation and how can you prevent it?

Chronic inflammation has been linked to a variety of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer. 

 Lower back pain (illustrative).