All news on the topic: Immune system

Health experts have shared their tips on how to avoid the flu this winter and have also given guidance on what you should and should not do if you become infected

From work using virtual reality to studies carried out in space, scientists are hoping to build a future free from arthritis and its symptoms, with a charity investing millions

Millions face a bleak Christmas due to their living conditions. People with damp and mould in their homes are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies or asthma

Health officials have warned there have been more than 1,100 cases of the Whopping Cough this year which is an increase from the last two years put together - we have mapped the worst hit areas

Christmas is usually about indulgence rather than nourishment, but it’s possible to have both as dietitian Juliette Kellow reveals how to ramp up the health and taste credentials of our fave foods

TV doctor Michael Mosley has claimed a simple shower trick could transform your health this winter, as it could actually protect you against winter bugs and keep colds at bay

The '100-day-cough' aka whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, named as such due to the high-pitch 'whoop' sound patients often make as they gasp for breath between coughs

According to the NHS, Brits infected with whooping cough experience coughing fits that can last for a few minutes and may make a "whoop" sound as they gasp for air

The UK is facing an outbreak of an outbreak of a bug as the hotspots are revealed - with cases of the "highly contagious" ilness soaring an eye-watering 250 per cent in a year

Charlene Whelan, 29, is sleeping outside City Hall in Limerick, Ireland, until she can find accomodation - the mum is currently homeless with her five-year-old son

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that leg size and strength correlates with a reduced risk of developing heart disease - so having bigger or more muscular legs could lower your risk

This pea and pesto soup is a hearty winter favourite and a Nigella Lawson classic, that will quickly become a midweek go-to during the colder months - and it's so easy to make

Everyone wants to avoid illnesses during the cold months and with this expert-approved tip, you can find yourself healthy all winter just by making one easy swap

Christmas decorations help to bring in the festive spirit - but don't let these nasty health hazards hiding in your box of baubles spoil your festive fun this year

Travel expert Yasmin Peckel has provided key tips for picking the perfect seat when flying if you want to get off a plane quickly or want to maximise your chances of avoiding an illness

Tammy Samuel said she went through 'a nightmare' after 'everyone’s poo and urine' flowed into her home, leaving her 'depressed' due to the cost of replacing her family's possessions

Man flu has finally been confirmed as real as men do suffer more than women when they have been struck down with flu due to their different immune systems, according to a nutritionist

Andrea BoldBody, 37, from Houston, Texas weighed around 234lbs at her heaviest but lost an astonishing 100lbs after changing her diet and focusing on her fitness routine

Researchers from the University of Manchester have shared what groups are more vulnerable to develop and die from sepsis - it comes after a new analysis of NHS data

Nearly half of the baby food we give children contains toxic pesticides which can harm their development, a study shows. This is “concerning” for babies who are “particularly vulnerable”, says the author

It’s not just covid-19 that can leave lasting symptoms as research suggests long colds, like long covid, cause symptoms to last for weeks after sniffles first start

It seems the same Covid-19 vaccine might work differently for different people, depending on which variants of Covid they’ve been exposed to, writes Dr Miriam Stoppard

Mould or damp in your home is never a good sign, but for some vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems, it can mean serious health problems and even in extreme cases, death

We all know when we get to 'that time of day' when our energy levels simply drop off and we're struggling to stay alert, so here's some top tips to alleviate the feeling and to avoid it altogether

The common cold is much more frequent in winter months, so Dr Hilary Jones has exclusively revealed a simple technique to provide an extra "level of protection"