When it comes down to it, it's your immune system versus the world. From "innate" immunity — which protects your body against basic threats — to "adaptive" immunity, which homes in on specific targets, your immune system has you covered. Sometimes, however, your immune system can turn against you, leading to autoimmune diseases. To keep up with all things immune, check here for the latest news.
-
Woman's 5-year struggle with balance and walking was caused by a 'one-in-a-million' disorderDiagnostic Dilemma A woman developed severe stiffness in her knees, along with a range of other symptoms. Blood tests revealed her very rare disorder.
Diagnostic Dilemma -
A man's sudden fainting episodes landed him in the hospital — and a hair dye was to blameDiagnostic Dilemma A man's fainting spells and collapsing blood pressure sent doctors searching for signs of a stroke or heart attack before they found a far more ordinary culprit.
Diagnostic Dilemma -
A woman got a lung transplant — and ended up with a peanut allergy, tooDiagnostic dilemma After an organ transplant, a woman developed a new food allergy.
Diagnostic dilemma -
One underlying cause of inflammatory bowel disease pinpointed in new studyAutoantibodies may be disabling one of the body's anti-inflammatory brakes in some IBD patients, a new study finds.
2 Commentsimmune-system -
Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman's back after she ate shiitake mushroomsDiagnostic dilemma A woman developed bright-red rashes on her back that looked like marks from a whip, and at first, it wasn't clear what caused them.
Diagnostic dilemma -
A teen's classic diabetes symptoms didn't improve with treatment — revealing she also had a much rarer syndromeA teen went to the emergency room with classic signs of diabetes, but odd aspects of her case pointed to a second, rarer diagnosis.
2 Commentsimmune-system -
Keratin may act as a 'brake' for skin inflammation, pointing to potential treatmentsKeratin has been linked to skin diseases and inflammation in the past, but now, a new study may have uncovered one reason why.
immune-system -
Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hintsIntestinal viruses can activate immune cells that regulate carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting an overlooked role of the gut virome, a study in mice finds.
immune-system -
An experimental mRNA treatment counters immune cell aging in miceA trio of mRNA molecules could help guard against the harmful effects of aging on immune cells, a study in mice finds.
immune-system
