autoimmune

Health news

UK patients start promising lupus treatment in new trial

European patients had previously seen an improvement in their lupus symptoms after the therapy was tested in an earlier trial.

11 November 2024

Health news

‘New rules of the immune system’ could help treat autoimmune diseases

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say their discovery of “new rules of the immune system” could improve the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

21 June 2024

Health news

Nightmares and 'daymares' linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases

A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

24 May 2024

Culture news

Céline Dion on touring again: 'I don't know - my body will tell me'

The singer opens up about her life ever since her career was put on hold due to a rare autoimmune condition, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), in 2022.

23 April 2024

Health news

Why are four out of five people with autoimmune diseases women?

Women account for a large majority of people with autoimmune diseases. Scientists have discovered a possible theory as to why.

5 February 2024

Health news

What to know about the controversial new 'miracle cream' for vitiligo

While there’s no official cure for vitiligo, a cream known by the brand name Opzelura is being heralded as a miracle solution.

7 March 2023