All news on the topic: Immune system

Health officials have warned parents to vaccinate their children after two kids returning from a trip abroad contracted measles in New South Wales and South Australia

Swollen lymph nodes are the more obvious warning sign of your risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but there a number of lesser-known symptoms of the disease to be aware of

Dental hygiene is important but that doesn't mean you can double up on your morning routine by brushing your teeth in the shower as you could be putting yourself at risk

London mum Janice St Louis urgently needs to find a stem cell match from a Black donor as she battles leukaemia, the Anthony Nolan Trust says

An ever-growing body of research points to the fact that nature is not only nice, we need regular doses to thrive, says Kim Jones

Dr Miriam Stoppard on the groundbreaking news that lymphatic vessels, which help to bolster our immune systems, also have a role in regenerating bone and blood cells

Junaid Ahmed believed he had flu symptoms when he had a high temperature so decided to go to the local A&E for the ailment before having to fight for his life against sepsis

Mystic Meg previously detailed how she managed to maintain her unique look which left some claiming she appeared to be "otherworldly"

Leila Martyn, 45, had an abortion at 19 after doctors told her that her PCOS meant she would have fertility issues - but found herself pregnant. She is now campaigning to see PCOS and endometriosis on the national curriculum

The so-called miracle cream - Ruxolitinib - is said to be able to return a person's natural skin patches which have whitened due to vitiligo

Former footballer Jamie Mines used to have to flick open Savannah and Bella's book pages with his stumps after an accident which almost cost the young dad his life

Miriam Stoppard discusses research which shows improved cognitive functions linked to Vitamin D which may have implications for Alzheimer's patients

Christina Applegate announced that she has been diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease Multiple Sclerosis, which causes the body's immune system to start attacking the nervous system

Both women underwent caesarean sections at hospitals run by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, with the same surgeon and midwife involved in the care of both women

David Miller was struck down with severe food poisoning which then developed an auto-immune disorder that caused him to lose the use of his limbs.

Consuming grapefruit juice alongside tonic water could lead to serious health problems for patients with a heart rhythm disorder.

Shauna Davies said she thought her live was over when she learned she had the disease but she has now vowed to use her story to show people what it's really like to live with HIV today

Nasal sprays should not be used for more than a week at a time, as Dr Calcasola warns that overuse can actually worsen congestion and stuffiness instead of preventing it

Selena Gomez has spoken about her battle with lupus, including the side effects of the medication she takes to treat the condition, after her experience of being body-shamed about her weight

Monika Kozlowska received the shock diagnosis that she had thyroid cancer back in 2020 - but she said that she's grateful as it led to her changing her life, and meeting her partner

Miriam Stoppard looks at a fascinating development which could reduce the need for open-heart surgery on children

Leela Grieveson, 45, was hospitalised with pneumonia and claims it was caused by the black mould in her Norwich council flat, which had seen her "coughing up blood"

Izzy Fletcher suffered a terrible headache and felt like her head was going to 'explode' after drinking a single glass of wine, so she went for tests and soon found out she had blood cancer

Loss of consciousness is one of the most frequently reported symptoms during the final weeks of a brain tumour patient’s life

Beth Doherty, of West Midlands, said she felt like she was wasting her doctor's time when he mansplained why she didn't have cancer leaving her undiagnosed for six months