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he Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) microRNA (miRNA) initiative has revealed a pivotal role for miRNAs in cancer. (1) Particular proteins made by the Epstein-Barr Virus are associated with other proteins (cytokines) that keep the immune system from attacking cancer Read More …
Alcohol in the body causes a temporary, yet significant dip in the efficiency of the immune system. (1) People who binge drink, experience a drop in the number of immune cells shortly after taking their first drink. The actual immune Read More …
Certain viruses or bacteria can infect the larynx and cause it to swell. – University of Maryland Medical Center (1) The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, can also cause Laryngitis, which is “an inflammation of the Read More …
The medical journal PLoS Pathogens associates a “genetic mutation and the clinical severity of recurrent cases of HSV-1 infection (cold sores).” (1) Cold sores are blisters that appear on and around the lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex Read More …
The ability of the elderly to establish an effective immune response to Herpes Zoster vaccination is low. – ADAPA (1) A Herpes Zoster (HZV) infection is more dangerous to the elderly. Older people have a less efficient immune system and thus Read More …
Current treatments for plantar warts, which are caused by HPV, are mostly ineffective. – Journal of Clinical Virology (1) A new study says that most treatments don’t work for plantar warts (1). The most common treatments for plantar warts are liquid-nitrogen Read More …
Diabetes has a role in the development of Herpes Zoster outbreaks. – Anales del Sistema sanitario de Navarra Many people do not realize that Diabetes is associated with an impaired immune system. Specifically, a study published in 2008 in the journal Read More …
Viruses like HPV, HBV, and EBV were found in cancerous tumors. – Journal of Virology (1) According to the Microcompetition Theory, the DNA of latent viruses causes cancer. Scientists working in cancer research tend to agree. “The association between infection with Read More …
The concept of accelerating decline in the immune system caused by persistent infections has been suggested in many studies. – Immunity and Aging (1) Aging and latent viruses join forces in a vicious cycle. Aging decreases the efficiency of the immune Read More …
Stress weakens the immune system, which can cause the herpes virus to become active in infected individuals. – European Journal of Immunology Long term stress damages the immune system.(1)(2) As Dr. Idan Harpaz writes, “It has been well established that Read More …