IMMUNE RESPONSE

This study tested whether a daily fermented soy powder could improve immune system function and thinking skills in older adults. Sixty-two participants aged 65 and older took either the soy product or a placebo powder for four months. Researchers measured changes in immune cells,…

This study tested whether eating almonds daily could improve the body's immune system and its response to the flu vaccine. Overweight middle-aged men and postmenopausal women ate almonds as a snack for 12 weeks before getting their flu shot, then continued for another 28 weeks. R…

This study tested whether a daily tablet containing a specific type of 'good' bacteria, called LC-Plasma, could help the body's immune system fight off viruses and reduce symptoms of common illnesses like colds and flu. Over 240 healthy adults in Australia took either the LC-Plas…

This study aimed to understand how long the protective immune response from the Ebola vaccine lasts in health care workers. Researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested 133 previously vaccinated staff to measure their antibody and immune cell levels over time. The g…

This study tested whether eating blueberries improves immune function in overweight older adults. Fifty-two participants either consumed blueberry powder daily or avoided berries for 12 weeks. Researchers measured immune cells and inflammation markers in blood samples to see if b…

This study aimed to understand how common skin bacteria (staphylococci) and their toxins might worsen eczema and lead to related skin infections like eczema herpeticum. Researchers enrolled 41 adults with moderate to severe eczema to compare samples from their affected skin and b…

This study aimed to understand how well different licensed flu vaccines protect adults aged 65-74 over two consecutive flu seasons. About 180 participants received one of three available vaccines in the first year, with some receiving the same or a different vaccine in the second…