Immune System
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'Stiff Person Syndrome' Treated by Stem Cell Transplant
By Elizabeth Peterson published
Cold-Water Swims and Controlled Breathing May Dampen Inflammation
By Bahar Gholipour published
People might be able to influence their immune response by practicing certain breathing techniques in combination with spending time in low temperatures, a new study finds.
Is There A Cure for Psoriasis?
By Fred Cicetti published
There's no cure for psoriasis yet, but there are many ways to get relief from the symptoms of this common skin disease.
11 Surprising Facts About the Immune System
By Joseph Castro published
Did you know that autoimmune diseases predominately affect women, or that some people have hardly any immune system? Here are 11 surprising facts about the immune system.
Sjögren's Syndrome May Be Sparked by 'Killer' Immune Cells
By Rachael Rettner published
Immune cells called natural killer cells may play a role in the development of Sjögren’s syndrome, a new study suggests.
Strange Condition Causes 'Frostbite' At 50 Degrees
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman in Germany developed what looked like frostbite even though she had not been exposed to extreme cold.
New MS Treatment 'Tricks' Immune System
By Bahar Gholipour published
Using myelin-decorated blood cells, researchers were able to safely trick the immune system to stop attacking neurons.
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