High intake of folic acid do not protect pregnant women against preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is the leading cause of pregnancy-related complications
Tag: Immune system
Inhaled steroids may cause lung infections
Controlling asthma and other breathing problems with steroids may leads to development of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections. NTM are
How to neutralize different types of Ebola
Two new studies by scientists at Scripps Research show that human and mouse antibodies can bind to Ebola virus and
Using probiotic may reduce antibiotic prescriptions
According to a review of studies that probed the benefits of probiotics, the use of probiotics is linked to reduced
New treatment for tuberculosis
Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed non-antibiotic drug to treat tuberculosis in animals, the drug targets Mycobacterium tuberculosis’
How immune system detects broken DNA
Human immune system is working every day to prevents bacteria, viruses, and parasites, attacks. It can also detects cells damage.
Eating less is healthy
Mice with a lower calorie intake live longer and are healthier and leaner. A team of researchers funded by the
How insulin boosts immune system
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) scientists have identified a specific insulin signaling pathway that, when activated, revs up the
HIV RNA expression inhibitors may restore immune function in HIV patients
Immune activation and inflammation persist in the majority of treated HIV-infected individuals and is associated with excess risk of mortality
Development of immune system after birth
Shortly after birth, babies’ immune system change dramatically in response to the pathogens in its new environment, a phenomenon that
