There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here's what to know

Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people. While most common in women ...

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side

It's one of medicine's biggest mysteries — why sometimes our immune system attacks our own bodies. Autoimmune diseases affect ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

La Jolla researchers report evidence that ALS may be an autoimmune disease

While many people know about the disease ALS and the devastating effects it can have, little has been known about the roots of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — until now. The exact cause of ALS — also ...
The Conversation

Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved

Kristen Demoruelle receives research funding from the National Institutes of Health, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Bristol-Myers Squib for research projects that are unrelated to the topics in this ...