For centuries, the nature of a fever — and whether it's good or bad — has been hotly contested. In ancient Greece, the physician Hippocrates thought that fever had useful qualities, and could cook an ...

Surviving measles doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In 2025, the US saw a dramatic spike in cases, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest levels of the highly ...

Ginger isn't the only food that can boost your immunity. Citrus fruits, fermented foods, leafy greens, and fatty fish can help boost immunity, too.

From the moment they’re born, newborns — or, specifically, their immune systems — must learn to fight germs without harming their own tissues. In a new study, Yale researchers found that one type of ...

In the aftermath of global health crises, new research has shed light on the troubling neurological effects of severe infections. Groundbreaking studies reveal structural damage within one of the body ...

Proteins responsible for controlling levels of iron in the body also play an important role in combatting infection, according to a study published today in Cell Host & Microbe. Humans - along with ...

Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body's ability to fight infection, new research shows. Scientists found that oxygen deprivation – known ...

Antidepressants like Prozac are widely used to treat mental health conditions, but recent research suggests they may have another surprising benefit—helping the body fight infections and prevent ...

When you’re fighting a cold or feeling run-down, your kitchen cabinet might hold more help than you think. Certain herbs and spices—like elderberry, turmeric, garlic, and ginger—have been studied for ...

Your dietary choices can make a big difference in how quickly you recover. From the constant urge to pee to the burning sensation during urination, UTIs can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...