The immune system is responsible for safeguarding the body from external and internal dangers. It does this, for the most part, by targeting and eliminating perceived threats ranging from invading ...

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases? Hair loss. Your immune system is meant to keep ...

Evidence is emerging that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may have an autoimmune component — a finding that, if confirmed, could shape the development of new therapies and prognostic tools.

Twenty years ago, seeing the letters "GF" on a menu could have been easily mistaken for “good food.” But today, it is the near-universally recognized shorthand for gluten-free. That’s in part a ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that causes depigmentation, or a loss of skin pigment, leading to unusually light patches of skin and hair. The condition is relatively common, affecting up to 1.5 ...

Autoimmune disorders result when your body’s immune system becomes overactive, causing it to attack and damage your tissues. There is a good deal of overlap between autoimmune disorders and ...

Autoimmune diseases share the same core pathology despite their differing clinical manifestations: dysregulated B and T cell activity. B cells contribute to disease progression by secreting ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other ...

The Union Budget 2026 highlights India’s growing burden of diabetes, obesity and cancer. In her speech, Finance Minister ...