Want to stay healthy this season? Foods that boost the immune system—like citrus fruits, leafy greens, and fatty fish—are packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that help your body fight ...
One can barely turn on or read the news of the day without being reminded that this flu season is one of the worst in memory. Perhaps you or others you know have had their battle with the illness, and ...
As cold and flu season sets in, many of us reach for vitamin C tablets, honey or lemon and ginger drinks, hoping to 'boost' our immune system. Experts say diet can make a real difference— but it's not ...
We often think about our immune system when a breakdown happens—AKA the sniffles start. Sick happens, and nothing can prevent anyone from never, ever coming down with an illness. However, it is ...
A recent clinical trial suggests that kimchi may help suppress excessive immune responses and enhance immune function. This is the first study to investigate the immunological effects of kimchi at a ...
Sniffle season is officially back. From crowded classrooms and office meetings to indoor sporting events and concerts, germs are everywhere this time of year. Health experts say fall and winter bring ...
I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...
In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...
NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to share tips for boosting your immune system and staying healthy during the frigid ...