THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to ...

I used to be that person in the grocery aisle who automatically reached for anything labeled “natural,” “immune-boosting,” or “detox.” If it came from a plant, it had to be good for me, right? Then I ...

Autoimmune pancreatitis often mimics pancreatic cancer, and for clinicians, distinguishing Type 1 (IgG4) from Type 2 (IBD) is ...

New European study finds that remission in autoimmune hepatitis does not equal recovery, as many patients still face fatigue.

Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s immune system cannot differentiate between cells that are its own and pathogens. Consequently, the body’s immune system attacks itself causing inflammation ...

A new approach targets the B-cell pathway with bispecific antibodies, building on decades of research that establishes the role of B cells and self-reactive antibodies in lupus, systemic sclerosis, ...

Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.

Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and other devastating autoimmune diseases — by reprogramming patients’ out-of-whack immune ...

This winter, take a breath. And if you can’t, here are some natural remedies, from echinacea to marshmallow, commonly used to offer relief. Black elderberry syrup, made from the plant's berries, is a ...

Chronic HBV infection remains a major global health burden, with current antiviral therapies effectively suppressing viral ...

BROWNSBURG, IN – A medication long known for its use in substance abuse treatment is getting a second life in the world of functional medicine, offering a new approach for people suffering from ...

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...