Active Bacterial Cultures May Help Combat Bowel Disease
The live bacterial cultures in your yogurt could combat inflammatory bowel disease, a new animal study suggests. Full story
Scientists find inflammation immune cell switch
Scientists have found a protein that acts as a "master switch" to determine whether certain white blood cells will boost or dampen inflammation, a finding that may help the search for new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. Full story
Cure for HIV claimed, but not yet proven
A man with HIV living in Germany may have been cured of his infection by a bone marrow transplant, researchers claim. Full story
Regular workouts ward off the common cold
Working out regularly doesn't only help tone your body and build muscle — it could also help you avoid catching the common cold, a new study suggests. Full story
Asthma breakthrough may replace inhalers
Researchers say an immune system protein called interferonblocks certain immune cells that cause asthma. KXAS-TV's Meredith Land reports.
Easing bone marrow transplants to widen their use
Bone marrow transplants are undergoing a quiet revolution: No longer just for cancer, research is under way to ease the risks so they can target more people with diseases from sickle cell to deadly metabolic disorders. Full story
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New rules for testing for food allergies in kids
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recently released specific guidelines for parents regarding how and when to introduce new foods to safely test their babies for allergies. Pediatrician Alanna Levine discusses the new rules.
Bobbie’s Buzz: Essential oil patches help fight flu
TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas shows off essential oil patches that will help fight colds and flu, and coconut oil that has been proven to boost your immune system, great for when you’re around people fighting off an illness.
