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 ...

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

Psoriasis is well-known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees, and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

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.

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 ...