The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus is increasingly being linked to conditions like multiple sclerosis and lupus. But why do ...
Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered how a viral infection causes autoimmune disease, disproving a long-standing theory and opening a promising new approach to ...
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 ...
One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...
Medical textbooks may need a rewrite, after a common virus has been found to be the cause of a second autoimmune disease. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), once thought to just cause a childhood illness ...
Microscopic particles left behind by vaginal mesh could continue to trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissue even after the material has been removed, according to researchers. Experts ...
THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Autoimmune neuromuscular diseases may sound complex, but understanding them is the first step to getting the right care and support. Conditions such as ...
September 21, 2010 (San Francisco, California) — Some patients with cryptogenic partial seizures refractory to traditional antiepileptic medications may have "autoimmune epilepsy" — epilepsy ...
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Encephalitis vs. meningitis

Meningitis causes swelling in the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis is inflammation of brain tissues ...
These everyday lapses are common and are most often a normal part of life, or a sign we might be tired or stressed. But for ...
New Integration Connects Patients Directly With WellTheory’s Evidence-Based Care Model and Greater Access to Recommended Nutritious, Anti-inflammatory Foods, Empowering Healthier Nutrition Decisions ...