Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the world, and new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections ...

Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections and life-threatening sepsis.

When the immune system does not function properly, individuals become more susceptible to infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Researchers from Radboud university medical center have ...

Immunotherapy for sepsis is effective when doctors tailor the treatment precisely to the patient's immune system condition. While earlier research showed little benefit of immunotherapy in sepsis, a ...

The immune system is so important, but it is also important to keep it under proper control. Some people can fight off a bacterial infection and recover without needing to visit the hospital, while ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a novel mechanism used by the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea to evade ...

Why do some people recover easily from bacterial infections while others rapidly deteriorate into life-threatening sepsis? According to a new study, the answer may lie not only in the invading ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. This severe reaction can cause dysfunction of vital ...

Your immune system protects you by fighting off invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. However, it’s possible for your immune system to overreact in a way that’s harmful to your body. This ...

Globally, sepsis infection is the leading cause of death in children, taking more than 3.4 million lives per year, according to the Sepsis Alliance — and 85% of these deaths occur before age 5. Sepsis ...

Salk scientists discover SSRI Prozac regulates immune response and prevents sepsis in mice, demonstrating potential new use for the popular drug LA JOLLA (February 14, 2025)—Antidepressants like ...