Immune System
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6 Strange Facts About Leprosy
By Sara G. Miller published
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, isn't a disease of the past.
Why Amish Kids Get Less Asthma: It's the Cows
By Sara G. Miller published
Do Amish dairy farms hold the key to reducing kids' risk of asthma?
Illegal Silicone Butt Injections Cause Host of Health Problems
By Rachael Rettner published
In the hopes of achieving a fuller buttocks, some women receive illegal injections of silicone that can cause a host of health complications.
Daily Coffee Could Lower Your MS Risk
By Christopher Wanjek published
People who drink four cups of joe daily have a lower risk of developing the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers say.
Animating a Cell’s Inner Life
By Sharon Reynolds for the National Institutes of Health published
Animations like this one, which shows HIV infecting a human cell, are helping researchers probe complicated, dynamic molecular interactions.
'Stiff Person Syndrome' Treated by Stem Cell Transplant
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Cold-Water Swims and Controlled Breathing May Dampen Inflammation
By Bahar Gholipour published
People might be able to influence their immune response by practicing certain breathing techniques in combination with spending time in low temperatures, a new study finds.
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