A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.

What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, affecting tens of millions as cases continue to rise, and 4 in 5 ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks pigment cells in their skin. This causes patches of pale or white skin. It may link to other autoimmune ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WASHINGTON — Preexisting autoimmune diseases do not increase mortality risk in patients treated with immune ...

It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues.

People with an autoimmune disease have almost twice the risk of developing an affective disorder, which includes depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, according to a new study. The findings ...

Current drugs for these chronic diseases don't work well and need to be taken for life; scientists are now trying a different ...

Lifelong Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases Don't Work Well. Now Scientists Are Trying Something New Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ...