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Sniffle season is officially back. From crowded classrooms and office meetings to indoor sporting events and concerts, germs are everywhere this time of year. Health experts say fall and winter bring ...

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Why should the immune system not be “boosted,” but instead supported through consistent, healthy habits? Learn how the immune ...

SEATTLE — As cold and flu season ramps up, the immune system is back in the spotlight. New research is uncovering how some infections provide lasting protection and how the body’s “immune memory” ...

There’s a lot of truth to the adage “food is medicine.” While medications are certainly important and necessary, there is a direct relationship between diet and immune health. Nutrients both directly ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

No single food can keep you from getting sick. But a wide range of nutrients like vitamins C and D, zinc, and antioxidants help keep your immune system strong. Filling your plate with colorful, ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...