CONDITIONS / AUTOIMMUNE

COVID Patients' Autoantibodies Turn the Body’s Defenses Against Itself

Some people hospitalized with COVID-19 seem to overproduce antibodies against their own tissues, leading to long-term autoimmune problems. >

One Word: Microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere. They are shed by food packaging, plastic refuse, even baby bottles. Here's what they can do to our cells. >

Even Bigger Benefits from Vitamin C

Vitamin C, with its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting powers, is even more crucial to health than we've thought. Here's why. >

Baby’s First Poop

It may sound gross, but the contents of a newborn's first diaper hold important clues to his or her future health. >

Omega-3s Boost Longevity

Stress brings cellular aging that shows up in the tips of chromosomes. Omega-3 fatty acids, even in supplements, can prevent this damage. >

Snack Food Packaging, Preservatives Harm Immune Response

Processed foods like crackers, pastries and chips contain preservatives that can interfere with immune function and vaccine effectiveness. >

How Inflammatory Foods Harm the Immune System

Certain ingredients in packaged foods make inflammation more likely. That loads down our immune system and is bad news for overall health. >

Cold Sores, Unwelcome Companions

Stress, sun and sickness can make the immune system vulnerable to bouts with the herpes simplex virus. >

No Symptoms, Still a Threat

People without symptoms are responsible for more than 50 percent of new COVID-19 cases. They need to be tested, too. >

Progress on Peanut Allergies

Eighty percent of allergic children were able to eat a portion of peanuts without reaction after a year of small doses of peanut protein. >

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