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6 Immunity-boosting foods you can easily find at home
In today's fast-paced world, a robust immune system is your best defense against illness and fatigu…
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Men may have a slower immune response to the coronavirus than women, and that could explain their higher mortality rates
It took three days for men infected with COVID-19 to develop immune system responses, while women's…
Julia Naftulin
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Women develop a more robust T-cell immune response against the coronavirus than men do, a new study shows
T cells play a critical role in our bodies' immune response against the coronavirus. Women may moun…
Aylin Woodward
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Here's why 'man flu' might actually be real, according to one professor
Playing up to the stereotypes of men's reactions to illness, Sue jokingly said: "Perhaps now is the…
Bobbie Edsor
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Most coronavirus long-haulers are women. That may be because they mount a stronger immune response to the virus.
Women seem to mount a stronger immune response to the coronavirus, which can trigger symptoms akin …
Aria Bendix
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Coronavirus vaccines may be slightly less effective for women than men, emerging research suggests
A new CDC report found that women represent the majority of breakthrough infections - a sign that t…
Aria Bendix
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Pregnant women pass fewer coronavirus antibodies to unborn boys than girls - a clue as to why men are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19
The researchers also found that pregnant women carrying baby boys had fewer antibodies to the virus…
Aria Bendix
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Older women are less likely to get COVID-19 vaccines than older men
The vaccine distribution disparity represents a shift in attitude from December, when men were more…
Allana Akhtar
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How much alcohol you have to drink before it weakens your immune system
Excessive alcohol consumption weakens the immune system and can lead to a range of health problems.…
Madeleine Burry
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A new study showing male and female mice feel pain differently could reduce medicine's 'male-bias'
"Laboratory tradition has had enormous consequences for women. Name a new drug or treatment, and od…
Jonathan Fisher
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Effects of Over-exercising on your body and brain.
Research shows that going overboard with exercising doesn’t necessarily increase your …
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3 foods and drinks you should consume when sick, according to a doctor
When sick eat foods high in zinc, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium, like oranges, cashews, and avo…
Lacey Bourassa,Tania Elliott
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A new study shows that men actually do get sicker than women
A study from the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that the female hormone estrogen may …
Kelly O'Sullivan
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Does masturbation help your immune system? An orgasm may have benefits
An orgasm — whether through masturbation or sex with a partner — is known to have health benefits a…
Mary Sauer,Tania Elliott
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A scientist set out to prove that man flu is real so he could justify whining about his seasonal colds - what he found isn't helpful
But Canadian professor Kyle Sue, who teaches family medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland…
Hilary Brueck
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15 foods rich in vitamin A dietitians recommend adding to your diet
Vitamin A is crucial for your vision, immune system, and heart health. It can be found in foods lik…
Rebecca Strong,Kailey Proctor
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17 whole foods packed with zinc to help boost your immune system naturally
Whole foods like oysters, eggs, and pumpkin seeds are a great way to get enough zinc in your diet a…
Rebecca Strong,Samantha Casse…
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Some experts say to avoid heavy drinking before getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but you don't have to cut out alcohol completely
Heavy drinking weakens your immune system so it may be wise to go light on alcohol around vaccine d…
Andrea Michelson
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Female sex hormone may reduce Covid-19 severity in women: Study
Researchers have revealed that estrogen may lessen the severity of Covid-19 symptoms in women, addi…