Understanding what autoimmune diseases are, what triggers them and how they’re treated can be a powerful first step toward ...

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is a restrictive elimination diet designed to reduce inflammation and decrease symptoms in people with autoimmune disorders (in which the immune system attacks the ...

Scientists have long suspected the keto diet might be able to calm an overactive immune system and help some people with diseases like multiple sclerosis. Now, they have reason to believe it could be ...

At the supermarket, shop for foods high in antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation and ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases?

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers discovered a previously unknown mechanism that may drive tissue damage and a new target for drug discovery. Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and ...