Bacteria in the gut have been implicated in autoimmune diseases, like lupus, that don't primarily affect the gastrointestinal ...

A person who has the type of anemia with B12 deficiency and low B12 levels (called "megaloblastic anemia" with unusual white ...

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system-a group of proteins that ...

While researchers don’t currently know why women are at greater risk of long COVID, differences in the way men’s and women’s ...

Autoimmune disorders in children can cause symptoms often mistaken for common childhood illnesses. More precise diagnoses and ...

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Working with an international team, researchers ...

Despite the recent rise in herbal supplement use, research suggests certain supplements may pose risks for patients with ...

Crohn’s disease isn’t just about digestion. From joint pain to vision issues, its hidden symptoms affect the body in unexpected ways.

The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the ...

Patients with Klinefelter and triple X syndromes show an increased prevalence of SLE and Sjögren disease, likely due to the ...

Public health expert Emily Abel discusses with STAT the challenges to finding truly gluten-free foods, the topic of her new ...

Nadiya Hussain has given an update on her health, after previously revealing she's living with two autoimmune diseases. The Great British Bake Off star, 40, explains her illness will be something she ...