WASHINGTON — Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro is expected to pull a last-ditch legal stunt — claiming head-of-state immunity to dodge prosecution — even as Washington argues he was never the country’s legitimate leader, a Justice Department source told The Post.…

Key TakeawaysFruits rich in vitamin C, like kiwi, oranges, and grapefruit, help strengthen immune defenses and reduce inflammation.Antioxidant-rich fruits such as pomegranate, blueberries, and mango protect cells and support gut health, where most immune activity occurs.Eating a variety of colorful…

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled the detailed molecular mechanics by which the bacterial enzyme Ba1Cas12a3 executes its immune function through precise cleavage of tRNA molecules. This discovery sheds new light on the sophisticated strategies bacteria…

There’s no denying it; we’re in the thick of cold and flu season here in Michigan. Rises in cold and flu cases prompted hospitals in the Detroit metro area to reevaluate mask policies and visitor restrictions ahead of the holiday…

Pain-sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings, published Jan. 7 in Nature, suggest that current drugs may not be as effective because…

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible, writes Manal Mohammed…