Women with the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or systemic sclerosis may have a higher rate of death related to cardiovascular disease than men with the autoimmune diseases, according ...

The findings underscore the need for future research on autoimmune factors in POI to improve prevention and treatment strategies. Study: Excess of severe autoimmune diseases in women with premature ...

If you're one of the more than 6.5 million women in the US who struggles with endometriosis (or have a loved one who does), you'll know it can result in excruciating period pain and heavy bleeding.

Inflammation is our body's defense mechanism against phenomena it recognizes as foreign. However, as with any complicated system, an error may arise. Inflammation ...

Celiac disease, a common autoimmune condition affecting approximately 1% of the population, can develop with exposure to gluten at any age. Diagnosis involves serologic testing, especially for IgA ...

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases? Hair loss. Your immune system is meant to keep ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.

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Women with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or systemic sclerosis had a higher cardiovascular disease-related death rate than men, signaling a need for improved CVD risk management, finds a new study in ...