Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.

It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues.

Of all the ways our immune system can run amok and damage the body instead of protecting it, autoimmune encephalitis is one ...

Scientists are making progress in understanding and treating these disorders, which can go unrecognized for years.

What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — even the brain — and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults ...

Self-care, structured exercise, and reliable medication adherence help stabilize systemic lupus erythematosus and reduce long ...

Research suggests certain blood types may be linked to a higher risk of developing serious or fatal liver disease. Scientists ...

EBV is a member of the herpesvirus family, the same group responsible for chickenpox and cold sores. It spreads easily ...

Type 1.5 diabetes isn’t a myth. It shares features of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes — it develops in adults, like Type 2, ...