People with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) have abnormalities in infection-fighting immune cells called natural killer (NK) cells, a study showed, shedding light on how this blood cell disorder may dysregulate the immune system. The study, “Role of NK cells in immune escape in patients with classical…

After the holidays, most of us expect to return to our routine: familiar rhythms, predictable appointments, and the steady hum of normal life. But when influenza type A hit me hard recently, that return felt less like a reset and more like a collision of challenges — one that…

The holidays always create a pause, a soft space filled with food, family, laughter, and moments where illness politely steps aside, allowing joy to take the lead. But once the decorations come down and the calendar flips, life gently but firmly reminds me that we’re back to regular programming.