A landmark study reveals that activation of a pregnant mother's immune system can affect her baby's brain development. A team of researchers found that short- and long-term brain functioning can be ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, which means it occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and cells. Treatments that suppress this immune response may help slow depigmentation or ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...