When you suffer from rough, scaly patches of skin, it can feel incredibly frustrating. But luckily, you're not alone—there are plenty of reasons why skin might become inflamed and irritated, and most ...

Researchers from the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered how a ...

Researchers from the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have discovered how a ...

The concept of using the immune system to treat cancer is old, but the ability to do so has dramatically improved.

The unleashed immune system can destroy cancer very effectively, but it also can attack healthy organs, with many people ...

Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to ...

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain. It's called autoimmune ...

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

Scientists are still investigating potential causes and treatments for autoimmune conditions. Here’s what to know. View on ...

Scientists are trying a revolutionary new approach to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and other devastating autoimmune diseases – by reprogramming patients’ out-of-whack immune ...

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to ...