It can be a real pain in the neck. Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling and stiffness.

Recent research from the Medical University of South Carolina laboratory of Russell Norris, Ph.D., challenges the notion that ...

WHEN Ciára McManigan was given “48 hours to live” she thought back to her GP telling her she just had a case of piles. “My ...

A scientific review on autoimmune neurological diseases reveals what occurs in our body when the immune system, by mistake, produces antibodies that target a protein essential for the normal ...

Did you know gluten-free is not just a wellness trend and is essential for some people? Dr Sood explains why gluten can trigger an autoimmune reaction in some.

Echinacea is a group of flowering plants belonging to the Asteraceae family. Learn more about the herb's purported medicinal ...

In recent years, public conversations about HIV have significantly shifted. Better testing, improved treatment and natural ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may cause hair loss due to medications, other autoimmune diseases, or stress. Learn about the ...

These autoimmune gift ideas were tested by Everyday Health writers and informed by experts. Shop sleep aids, snacks, skin ...

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is a rare inflammatory condition that is frequently misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer due to similar clinical and imaging features. AIP is split into two distinct ...

This work introduces stem cell activity as a central factor contributing to the pleiotropic effects of IFN-γ and TGF-β1, as well as to the fluctuations of autoimmune diseases (AIDs) between flares and ...