A recent study reveals that these interactions directly influence our immune system and reduce the risk of serious illnesses. Researchers have delved into the biological mechanisms that link social ...

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Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and ...

We discovered that the proteins found to be significantly associated with loneliness and social isolation are also known to be implicated in inflammation as well as antiviral and immune responses. In ...

If you are immunocompromised, your immune system is weakened, making you more susceptible to severe illness and infection. Some people are born with a weakened immune system, while others can become ...

immune response, and chronic ailments like heart disease and diabetes, researchers said. "We know that social isolation and loneliness are linked to poorer health, but we've never understood why ...

They found that interactions with friends and family may improve health by boosting the immune system and lowering the risk of diseases like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The research ...

Researchers identified 175 proteins in blood associated with social isolation and 26 associated with loneliness. Many of these proteins are produced in response to illness -- inflammation, viral ...

Scarlett began chemotherapy treatment as her mother watched her once “fun-loving, outspoken, charismatic” daughter lose her hair and be forced into isolation by her compromised immune system.