Waking up with a sticky, dry mouth at night can feel very uncomfortable and strangely worrying. Saliva does far more than keep your mouth comfortable. It helps protect teeth, supports taste, and even ...

There are two main goals of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) treatment. The first goal is to bring the condition into remission by controlling active ...

Green tea contains beneficial compounds that may support immune health by reducing inflammation, fighting oxidative stress, ...

A “living drug” was developed as a cancer treatment. Now it is showing promise for conditions, such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, that have long been considered incurable.

Doctors stress that vaccine necessity doesn't go out the window just because the weather is warmer. "Even if flu season is ...

Shontia Matlock shares her experience managing lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Discover how she navigates treatment, faces emotional challenges, and advocates for herself.

Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into attacking both the invader and the body's own cells. Colored scanning electron ...

Normally, your immune system fights off disease and protects your body from infection. However, when you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues and ...

A 74-year-old Oklahoma man is in remission after doctors identified a rare autoimmune brain disease following years of misdiagnoses. TULSA, Okla. - An Oklahoma man is in full remission after doctors ...

I love snake plants. Even though I'm a master gardener, I enjoy how little care and attention they really want. They're one of the plants I recommend to beginners and those who've never managed to ...

As the first CAR-T treatment for an autoimmune disease draws ever closer, officials at the FDA have signaled a willingness to support the development of these novel cell therapies with a flexible ...