HealthResearchers Discover How Sleep Helps the Body Fight GermsSavePrintA good night's sleep is critical to an effective immune response, a new study affirms. publicdomainpictures.netReuters2/21/2019|Updated: 3/19/2019 It looks like your mother was right: when you’ve got a cold, sleep may be the best medicine. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCause of Death Revealed for Teen Who Authorites Say Was Killed by D4vdApr 22, 2026Taiwanese President Cancels Africa Trip, Blaming CCP’s ‘Coercion’Apr 21, 2026Tesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Crash That Killed Florida TeenagerApr 21, 2026Lukashenko Says Meeting With Trump Possible Once ‘Big Deal’ Is ReadyApr 19, 2026Related Topicssleepimmune systemADCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare