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 ...

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.

Overactive immune response disrupts brain function before neuronal damage occurs. Tracking urea levels and nerve cell markers ...

From vitamin C to your microbiome and mindset, the latest science of immunity is often counterintuitive. Here's how to give ...

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 ...

Your immune system is supposed to fight diseases and help your body recover. But in some cases, it may be weak, less active than necessary, overactive, or it may even attack ...

When it comes to immune health, the mantra of "more is better" has run amok on the internet. Social media is full of influencers promoting supplements and life hacks that promise to "boost" your ...

By manipulating this pathway, scientists may be able to tweak the immune response to treat cancers, autoimmune disorders, and more.