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Frequent Illnesses In Kids? Might Be A Sign Of A Weakened Immune System

A strong immune system is crucial for a child’s overall health, helping them fight off infections and stay active. While it’s normal for kids to catch colds or minor illnesses, frequent or prolonged ...

Exposure to any germs could've killed her. 11 years later, she's living a normal life thanks to a gene therapy treatment.

New research found that gene therapy for children with a form of severe combined immunodeficiency was successful in 95% of ...
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Why Dirt Is Good For Kids — And Could Lead To A Healthier Adulthood

With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home or ...

Nobel prize awarded for discovery of immune system’s ‘security guards’

The discovery of cells that prevent the immune system from hurting the body is paving the way for new treatments for ...
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Researchers Win Nobel Prize for Uncovering How the Immune System Protects Itself

TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Three immunologists have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for ...

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to trio of scientists for discovering how the immune system is kept in check

The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists for unraveling how the immune system protects us from thousands of different microbes trying to invade our ...