Immune System
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Living with Germs Has Its Upside, Don’t Overdo Cleanliness
The pandemic has made us hyper-aware of germ avoidance. But with COVID-19 waning, it’s a good time to point out that it’s possible to be overly vigilant about avoiding germs.
Best Ways to Avoid Infection, Illness When You Swim
Whenever you wade into a lake, pond, creek or swimming pool to splash and cool off, you run the risk of encountering microorganisms that could make you sick.
Business Travelers: Your Best Advice for Safe Travel Abroad
International corporate travel can be risky business. An employee who gets sick while traveling can mean a loss of productivity and a cost to your business. How you can help keep your employees healthy when traveling abroad.
Harnessing the Power of the Body’s Immune System to Fight Cancer
With recent advancements in the field of immunotherapy, doctors now can offer some patients new hope in their cancer treatment. Learn more about CAR T-cell therapy.
4 Big Myths About Asthma
Although asthma is fairly common, there are many misconceptions about the disease, how it’s treated and how it affects a person’s day-to-day life
The Best Reason Why You Should Get the Shingles Vaccine
Shingles is not usually fatal, but the pain from the shingles rash can be long-lasting. Find out why you should consider the shingles vaccine.
Chronic Inflammation: America’s Deadliest Disease
Inflammation is one of your body's most important defenses against infection and injury. But prolonged inflammation can lead to health problems.
Why -- and How -- You Should Disinfect Your Desk
You can prevent the spread of workplace colds by keeping your personal space clean and germ-free. Here are the areas most likely to spread germs and how you can keep them from causing illness.