Immune System

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Immune cells that fight cancer become exhausted within hours of first encountering tumors – new research

A key function of our immune system is to detect and eliminate foreign pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Immune cells like T cells do this by distinguishing between different types of proteins within cells, which allows them to detect the presence of infection or disease.

https://theconversation.com/immune-cells-that-fight-cancer-become-exhausted-within-hours-of-first-encountering-tumors-new-research-210947?

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Foods and Drinks That Boost Your Immune System

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on October 08, 2023

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ss/slideshow-immune-foods?

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Symptoms of Immune System Problems

Written by Susan Bernstein

Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on March 07, 2025

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ss/slideshow-immune-system-problems?

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Always Sick? It Might Be Your Sleep

Are you feeling a little under the weather? It could be tied to how you sleep.

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-sickness?

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Things That Suppress Your Immune System

Written by Paul Frysh

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on March 25, 2024

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ss/slideshow-how-you-suppress-immune-system?

Prevent the Flu: Boost Your Immune System

Looking for some ways to rev up your immune system so you don’t get the flu this year? That’s a great idea. When it’s working well, it can help you avoid illness. But if you let it get run down, you’re more likely to get sick.

https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/use-your-immune-system-to-prevent-flu?

What Not to Do When You're Immunocompromised

Written by Alyson Powell Key

Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on September 03, 2024

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ss/slideshow-what-not-to-do-immunocompromised?