CSU is a skin condition that causes hives and swelling lasting six weeks or more. The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases it's linked to an overactive immune system.

The immune system is designed to protect us against viruses and bacteria. In autoimmune diseases, however, the immune system ...

Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Around 64 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, and nearly half die within the first five years of diagnosis due to a lack of effective treatments to stop the disease ...

Living with eczema means dealing with constant skin irritation, relentless itching and the frustration of managing an overactive immune system that treats harmless substances like mortal enemies. But ...

When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system. But here’s the truth: your immune system isn’t like a car battery you can just charge up. In ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found. UK researchers found that an exaggerated immune response can ...

Q. Is it really possible to “boost” your immune system, or is that a myth? A. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system. But here’s the ...

A recent study from scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered an important clue about why some ...