The immune system is the body's defense system.
It is the business of the immune system to recognize "self" (the body's own cells) and "non-self" (an
Among the primary components of the system are a variety of white blood cells, constituting an intelligence and communication network that helps organize...
Over the past several months, I have written about the importance of a healthy diet to the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Eating... Read more »
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Research published in the journal Blood shows that selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors clearly affect the immune system. The study did not... Read more »
This article explains the how sleep keeps your mind and body healthy as well as how too little sleep can be a serious health risk. A list at the end... Read more »