Can a Western diet permanently alter the immune system?

Consuming a Western diet may prompt irreversible changes in the immune system that make it hyper-responsive to triggers of inflammation, says a new study.

Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects on the immune system.

Unsaturated fatty acid may reverse aging effect of obesity

Obesity, or a high fat diet, can lead to changes in the immune system similar to those observed with aging.

More weapons but less ammo: benefits and drawbacks of selenium supplementation for immunity

A more thorough evaluation of selenium supplementation is needed, to better understand its benefits to our immune system, and the risks.

Low vitamin D may hamper HIV treatment in adults

Adults who are HIV-positive may find that their immune system does not recover as effectively during treatment if they have insufficient vitamin D, a new study shows.

Age-related immune system decline slowed by antioxidants

A new study suggests that antioxidants in the diet could preserve the function of the thymus – an organ crucial to the immune system.

Study: Zinc deficiency linked to immune system response, particularly in older adults

Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows.

Dry-roasted peanuts more likely trigger for allergy

New study of mice finds dry-roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger allergy than raw peanuts, likely because dry roasting produces chemicals that prime the immune system.

Danish scientists uncover clue to Listeria’s toughness

A Danish study finds that special RNA molecules help Listeria produce just enough proteins to invade and infect cells but not quite enough to be visible to the immune system.

New pediatric nutrition screening tool

Pediatric inpatients with poor nutrition are at greater risk for problems with their immune systems, physical and cognitive development, and clinical outcomes.

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