Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune disease in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling and stiffness. About 1.3 million to 1.5 million Americans ...

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 ...

Two more cases of Vibrio vulnificus were reported in Florida according to a Friday FDOH update. Here's what to know.

CTCL, a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, disproportionately affects older individuals. FLASH2 represents the final major confirmatory step before Soligenix can pursue worldwide marketing approvals ...

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

Objective This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, outcomes and costs of four immune-mediated inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IMIRDs)—systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis ...