EBV exposure linked to life-threatening cancer risk in kidney transplant patients

More than 90% of the adult population in the U.S. is or has been infected with Epstein Barr...

New study reveals hidden spread of C. diff in intensive care units

One of the most common health care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times...

T cells play key role in protecting children from severe dengue

Children who experience multiple cases of dengue virus develop an army of dengue-fighting T cells, according to a...

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, protects against severe symptoms of a gut infection that is notoriously...

Gut immune cells linked to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice,...

Genomic sequencing-based detection system cuts infections and saves lives

An infectious diseases detection platform developed by University of Pittsburgh scientists working with UPMC infection preventionists proved over...

Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus,...

Study explores how nanoplastics could affect child’s immune system during pregnancy

Allergies and asthma are widespread diseases that could arise during embryonal development in the womb. A team led...

New study sharpens focus on genetic causes of asthma

Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genome regions containing thousands of genetic variants associated with...

NIH clinical trial examines investigational therapy for dengue

A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to...

Material from nasal lavage provides a basis for assessing COPD

Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the...

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 set to begin clinical trial in the U.S.

A nasal vaccine for COVID-19 – based on technology developed at Washington University in St. Louis – is...

New antibiotic offers hope for more effective Lyme disease treatment

Lyme disease, a disease transmitted when deer ticks feed on infected animals like deer and rodents, and then...

Baked eggs in infancy may lower lifelong egg allergy risk

Feeding babies baked eggs early could prevent egg allergies—new research reveals how timing and exposure shape immune tolerance!...

New consensus report aims to improve anaphylaxis treatment worldwide

A groundbreaking consensus report on anaphylaxis – the severe reaction some people experience from bee stings, peanut butter...

Probiotics improve emotional state in healthy adults, study finds

Daily mood reports reveal what traditional questionnaires miss — probiotics may lift negative emotions in healthy people, opening...

Perceived stress linked to worsened symptoms in COPD patients

Increased perceived stress may cause worsened respiratory symptoms and decreased quality of life in people with chronic obstructive...

Eating a variety of plants helps infants build a stronger gut microbiome

New research reveals that infants who eat a greater variety of plant foods develop a more mature gut...

Supplements over salmon? Study finds pregnant women choose capsules over food

Despite the widespread use of fish oil and probiotics during pregnancy, many women remain confused about national guidelines...

Psychosomatic Allergy: How Stress Influences the Immune System

The intricate relationship between psychological stress and allergic reactions represents one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern...

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