With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home or ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...

Something’s shifting in the world of children’s health, and it’s not good news. Autoimmune diseases—those tricky conditions where the body’s immune system turns on itself—are cropping up more often in ...

The younger that someone is when certain illnesses hit, especially before puberty, the more severe symptoms may be. And while ...

It’s cold and flu season and most of us will eventually encounter a virus. So, how does our immune system work to keep us healthy? According to Michaela Gack, PhD, Scientific Director of the Cleveland ...

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks ...

Could the secret to keeping kids safe from serious food allergies involve a wagging tail and muddy paw prints? New research suggests that early-life exposure to dogs might do more than bring joy to a ...

Dr Neil O’Brien, chief medical officer at the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), said: "It’s completely normal for children to pick up coughs, colds and ear infections, ...

But just how much is a gram? “Generally, one ounce of meat or cheese, one egg, or about one cup of milk provides ...

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