Immune System Articles

• Stem Cells
  Prostate Cancer
  Skin Cancer
  Lymphoma
  Brain Tumor
  Leukemia
   

  Stem cell treatments

  Medical researchers believe that stem cell treatments have the potential to change the face of human disease and alleviate suffering. A number of current stem cell treatments already exists, although ... > more
• Hormone Disorders
  Insomnia Research
  Insomnia
  Sleep Disorder Research
  Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
   
  

  Melatonin

  Melatonin, 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, is a hormone produced by pinealocytes in the pineal gland (located in the brain) and also by the retina and GI tract. It is referred to by some biochemists ... > more
• Multiple Sclerosis Research
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Healthy Aging
  Diseases and Conditions
  Chronic Illness
  Disorders and Syndromes
   
  

  Multiple sclerosis

  Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis) is a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can cause a variety of symptoms, ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Sports Medicine
  Anemia
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Hookworm

  The hookworm is a nematode parasite that lives in the small intestine of its host, which may be a mammal such as a dog, cat, or human. Two species of hookworms commonly infect humans, Ancylostoma ... > more
• Anemia
  Sickle Cell Anemia
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Lung Cancer
  Sports Medicine
   

  Pernicious anemia

  Pernicious anemia refers to a type of autoimmune anemia. Antibodies are directed against intrinsic factor or parietal cells which produce intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is required for vitamin ... > more
• Cold and Flu
  Infectious Diseases
  Diseases and Conditions
  Healthy Aging
  Herpes
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Common cold

  Acute nasopharyngitis, often known as the common cold, is a mild viral infectious disease of the the upper respiratory system (nose and throat). Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling, nasal ... > more
• HIV and AIDS
  Infectious Diseases
  STD
  Sexual Health
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  HIV test

  HIV tests are used to detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus in serum, plasma, saliva, or urine. Such tests may detect HIV antibodies, antigens, or RNA. In the United States, a ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Skin Care
  Sports Medicine
  Viruses
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
   
  

  Plantar wart

  Plantar warts are warts caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They are small lesions that appear on the sole of the foot and are typically cauliflower-like in appearance. They may have small ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Dietary Supplements and Minerals
  Vitamin
  Nutrition
  Vegetarian
  Vitamin C
   
  

  Antioxidant

  An antioxidant is a chemical that reduces the rate of particular oxidation reactions in a specific context, where oxidation reactions are chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons ... > more
• Skin Care
  Allergy
  Healthy Aging
  Psoriasis
  Sports Medicine
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Eczema

  Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching damages the fragile skin and ... > more

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