The end of winter is often a particularly challenging time for our health. Although it may feel as though the cold, grey days–and the associated bugs–are drawing to a close, this is often the time of ...

Many people start paying attention to their immune system only when they catch a cold. According to immunologists, that's already too late. Your immune system works every second of every day, ...

Coughs, colds and flu feel almost unavoidable once winter sets in. Some viruses can survive better in colder weather, and we're spending more time indoors in close contact with others – creating the ...

Want to boost your immune system? Staying healthy is especially important in winter, but one simple, homemade drink can help all year round and it's as flavorful as it is easy to make! Let's explore ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...