Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease. In an autoimmune disease, something goes wrong in the body’s immune system, causing it to harm healthy organs, tissues, and cells. “Auto” means “self” — so if ...

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 ...

In the complex world of medical diagnosis, few conditions present as many challenges as systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as lupus. This autoimmune disease has earned its reputation as the ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found. UK researchers found that an exaggerated immune response can ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An autoantibody associated with systemic lupus erythematosus may help improve the performance of immune ...

With celebrities like Christina Applegate, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Selma Blair opening up about their battles with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s normal to wonder what the early symptoms of MS in women ...