Immune System - Interesting Facts
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...
More information on "Immune System - Interesting Facts"
From Our Experts
Additional Facts and Figures on Caregiving, Medical System from the...
In my last post, I shared some figures from the 2009 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures published by the Alzheimer’s Association.... Read more »
Modern Living & Our Immune System
Nasal allergies, food allergies and allergic asthma are all disorders of the immune system. Our immune system is supposed to keep us safe... Read more »
16 Interesting Asthma Facts You Should Know
I recently read a book written for physicians called Fatal Asthma. I wouldn't recommend it though, because it... Read more »
Can Pain Affect the Immune System?
Ahh-Choo! Cold and flu season is here and you may be wondering if chronic pain affects your immune system. Without a fully operational... Read more »
body+soul Magazine Suggests Six Steps to Improve Your Immunity During...
Every time I've gotten together recently with friends or go into the office, someone is fighting off a cold or the flu. Being susceptible... Read more »
From Our Sources
Fatigue: Rheumatoid Arthritis's Inconvenient Truth Comic
Read the full text of Fatigue: RA's Inconvenient Truth and leave a comment! See all of Sara's Comics Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid... Read more »
Eating When You Have a Weakened Immune System
Source: Breastcancer.org
The power of nutrition to strengthen the immune system is not yet fully understood. Researchers are studying nutrition as a means of reducing cancer... Read more »
Biological Therapy: Treatments That Use Your Immune System To ...
Source: National Cancer Institute
Biological Therapy Treatments That Use Your Immune System to Fight Cancer &family EDUCATION PATIENT U . S . D E PA RT M E N T O F H E A LT H A... Read more »
Getting The Facts Straight On Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus)
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
Schizophrenia linked to immune system
Scientists have found that people who have schizophrenia have genetic variations on a chromosome that is also partly responsible for immune system... Read more »
Images
16 Interesting Asthma Facts You Should Know
Children do not typically outgrow asthma It is a common myth that a child will outgrow his asthma (despite what some Recovered Asthmatics might say as they light up a cigarette). In fact, 95 percent of children with persistent asthma still have...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
