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Your body will mend fractured bones by itself, and always goes through the same process, regardless of which bone is affected, although the time scales may vary.

The human immune system is an extraordinarily complex yet perfectly orchestrated defense mechanism with specific and non-specific branches.

Antibodies circulating in the bloodstream bind to antigens that they recognize and attack them.

Scientists discover a new strategy to drive immune cells against ovarian cancer tumor using siRNA encapsulated in polyethylenimine-based nanoparticles.

In today's busy and stressful world, it can be difficult to remind ourselves to take care of our bodies, and quickly one is tired, run down, stressed out and sick.

The Marshall Protocol claims to be a curative treatment for people suffering from one or more autoimmune diseases that have resisted all other treatments.

The lymphatic system, in conjunction with specific white blood cells, form the immune system and give the body a first line of defense against illness and disease.

Nitric oxide is unusual. It's one of the few gases in biology that acts as a chemical messenger and as such is an important mediator in many physiological processes.

Astrocytes have always been considered supporting cells in the brain. New studies point to roles in brain development and neuronal signaling for these glial cells.

The complement system involves specialized proteins that supplment or complement antibody action through either the classical or alternative pathways.

Echinacea, native to North America, is one of the most famous and effective herbs in the modern herbal pharmacopoeia.

Most health and nutrition authorities would agree that in order to be able to beat infection it helps to have a strong immune system. Foods and herbs can help you do that

The Marshall Protocol enables the immune system to destroy the intracellular bacteria that are thought to be the root cause of autoimmune illness.

Researchers have shown that the physiological effects of acupuncture are primarily derived from an increased production of endorphins and other natural opioid peptides.

The genus Mycobacterium contains many members, few of which are pathogens. But when pathogenic, chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and Hansen's Disease may result.

Delayed muscle soreness is annoying and painful. Article offers background on why muscles sometimes hurt days after completing a workout and what can be done about it.

The first stage of the Marshall Protocol uses a specifically-designed drug to reactivate the body's immune system.

With the advent of a new school year and "flu" season , increasing dietary zinc intake or taking zinc supplements seems a prudent health strategy.

Animals survive surrounded, inside and outside, by hordes of primitive microbes. How this is done is a mystery scientists sought to know and discover.

Once Lyme disease has passed its early stages, treatment becomes complex, but patients often receive minimal treatment and are told they are cured.