Infections: Sleep deprivation harms the immune system
Researchers at the University of Washington have found that chronic sleep deprivation reduces immune defenses. A study of twins. Short ...
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Immunity: the sun boosts T lymphocytes
Low doses of blue light produced by the sun's rays are thought to stimulate the activity and mobility of T ...
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Flu: year of birth influences future symptoms
The year of birth can influence the severity of flu symptoms. The first infection determines immune responses for the rest ...
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Cytomegalovirus: an effective vaccine candidate in animals
A vaccine candidate delivers good results in preventing cytomegalovirus infection. This virus is particularly dangerous for fetuses and infants.It is ...
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Infections: Neanderthals boosted our immune system
Europeans can say thank you to Neanderthals. From prehistoric matings with this species, we have derived better immunity.Neanderthals disappeared around ...
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AIDS: 1 in 10 infected children protect themselves from the disease
Almost 10% of children infected with HIV do not develop any signs of infections. Their immune system, however, does not ...
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HIV: a super lymphocyte limits infection
An ultra-resistant lymphocyte prevents people infected with HIV-2 from developing the infection. So much so that they can go without ...
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Meditation effective in relieving stress
A week of meditation would be more effective in managing stress than a week of vacation, according to an American ...
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Artificial night light is harmful to health
Bones, muscles, immune system: all are negatively affected by permanent exposure to artificial light. This is the result of a ...
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Viruses: children are easy prey
Children's immune systems are immature, and that's why they're sick so often, according to a US study.Parents quickly realize this: ...
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Parkinson’s disease: the evoked autoimmune track
The destruction of nerve cells, in the case of Parkinson's disease, would not be due to degeneration but to an ...
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HIV: a receptor helps control the infection
A lymphocyte-specific receptor helps the body defend itself against HIV. But it is only found in a very small number ...
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Persistent pollutants weaken the immune system
Certain pollutants, found in particular in tuna, would inhibit the capacities of the immune system in humans, according to an ...
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Raising a child changes parents’ immune systems
The immune systems of couples who live together with a child tend to converge, according to a study.For our immune ...
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Varying the diet protects against allergies
A varied diet and exposure to new foods from childhood helps educate the immune system and thus prevent allergies.Dietary diversification ...
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Folic acid: supplementation weakens the immune system in elderly subjects
In elderly mice, a high consumption of vitamin B9 leads to a decrease in immune defenses, which makes them more ...
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Coronavirus: an effective vaccine candidate
A vaccine against the MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) coronavirus induces an immune response in two animal models, the mouse ...
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Measles weakens the immune system for three years
As the number of measles cases increases in France, a study shows that the disease makes them more vulnerable to ...
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A good night’s sleep strengthens the immune system
Getting a full night's sleep would boost the efficiency of T lymphocytes, which are necessary for the immune system. Sleep ...
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How to prepare our immune defenses to brave the winter?
We are officially in winter since December 21 and therefore more vulnerable to external aggressions. Here's how to boost your ...
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Breast milk contains anti-inflammatory molecules
Breast milk is definitely full of resources. It is said to contain unique molecules that help the immune system fight ...
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