Immune system

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.
Kimchi

They ate these pickles for 3 months. And this is the amazing thing that happened to them

A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.

Israeli scientists discover skin gene that helps build body’s first line of immune defense

Green tea

This is the type of tea recommended for strengthening the immune system


Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system

The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.

A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the best soup for strengthening the immune system

Winter is already here, and this is an excellent opportunity to talk about strengthening the body ahead of winter – and also to recommend one soup that will add important vitamins.

Pumpkin soup

The winter spice that balances sugar, protects the brain, and reduces bloating

From boosting the immune system to easing nausea — studies point to a long list of health benefits of the spice with the unusual appearance.

Winter Spice

How does CAR-T cancer treatment work? - explainer

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

CAR-T causes less collateral damage to healthy cells than standard chemo.

Children born with deadly immune flaw get powerful new gene therapy option

Gene therapy uses the patient's own blood stem cells, which were genetically modified to include functional copies of the WAS gene, the FDA said.

 Gene therapy restores hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness. Illustration.

Winter is coming, and it’s worth preparing: Here’s what you should start eating right now

During the winter, our body is mainly busy maintaining body heat and less focused on protecting itself from viruses. But there are a few things you can do right now to protect it.

Start strengthening your body

Nut parade: Which nut packs the most protein?

The protein in nuts helps preserve, grow and repair muscle mass while strengthening the immune system.

 Nut parade: Which nut packs the most protein?

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads globally, cases confirmed in Russia and US

Experts warn NB.1.8.1 may be more transmissible due to mutations enhancing immune evasion.

 New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads globally, cases confirmed in Russia and US. Illustration.

No more 'death sentence': 100% survival rate achieved in gene therapy trial

All patients showed adequate levels of the CD18 protein needed to fight infections in the long term.

 Five of the children who received treatment in a gene therapy clinical trial co-led by UCLA.

Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.