11 results for "immune system"
🧘 Health & WellnessUCL Scientists Find Natural "Off Switch" for Inflammation
Researchers discovered how the body naturally stops inflammation, a breakthrough that could help millions suffering from arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. A drug already tested in humans showed promise in controlling the immune cells that drive chronic disease.
🚀 InnovationMIT Finds Protein That Kills Superbugs and Heals Gut
Scientists discovered a natural protein in our bodies that both strengthens the gut's protective barrier and kills dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for infections and inflammatory bowel disease.
🧘 Health & WellnessBody Fat Helps Control Blood Pressure, New Studies Find
Scientists discovered that body fat does far more than store calories. It actively protects your health by regulating blood pressure and coordinating immune responses.
🧘 Health & WellnessSaudi Arabia Approves Cancer Drug for Bladder and Lung
A new cancer treatment that trains the immune system to destroy tumors just won approval in Saudi Arabia for both bladder and lung cancer. The drug, developed by billionaire doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong, is already showing promise across multiple cancer types and could make chemotherapy obsolete.
💛 Acts of KindnessTexas A&M Vet Shares Simple Ways to Calm Stressed Pets
Chronic stress affects pets just like humans, raising cortisol levels and weakening their immune systems. A Texas A&M veterinarian is teaching pet owners to recognize stress signals early and use simple techniques to help their furry friends feel safe and comfortable.
🧘 Health & WellnessBYU Study Links Immune System to Alcohol Addiction Treatment
Scientists discovered that immune cells play a surprising role in alcohol addiction, opening the door to potential new immunotherapy treatments. The breakthrough could help millions struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder find relief beyond current brain-focused medications.
🧘 Health & WellnessCancer Vaccine From Patient's Own Tumor Cells Gets FDA Nod
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine that turns patients' own tumor cells into immune system trainers just received FDA approval for its first human trial. Using simple vitamin B2 and UV light, scientists have created "zombie" cancer cells that could help prevent ovarian cancer from coming back.
🧘 Health & WellnessNew Antibody Wakes Immune System to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Northwestern scientists discovered why pancreatic cancer hides from the immune system and created an antibody that strips away its disguise. In mice, immune cells sprang back to life and slowed tumor growth dramatically.
🧘 Health & WellnessNew Lung Cancer Treatment Restores Immune System Function
A breakthrough immunotherapy is helping lung cancer patients rebuild their weakened immune systems, offering hope beyond traditional chemotherapy. In trials, patients who responded lived up to 21 months, marking a potential shift in how doctors treat the disease.
🧘 Health & WellnessCornell Scientists' Cancer-Fighting Particles Bring Hope Without Chemo Side Effects
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered tiny silica particles that help the immune system fight cancer without the devastating side effects of chemotherapy. The breakthrough, tested successfully in mice, is now moving toward human trials and could transform cancer treatment.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Unlock Mystery Behind TB, Opening Door to Revolutionary Treatment
An international team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform how we fight tuberculosis, one of the world's oldest diseases. By understanding how TB bacteria cleverly manipulate our immune system, scientists are now envisioning innovative treatments that could save millions of lives.