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Fighting a cold? A meal gives your immune cells an immediate boost
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Fighting a cold? A meal gives your immune cells an immediate boost

Experiments in humans and mice suggest that certain white blood cells, known as T-cells, may respond to infections more effectively after a meal. The research calls into question the notion of "starve a fever, feed a cold."

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