New information from the Lo Jolla Institute for Immunology indicates that Parkinson’s disease might be, at least partially, an autoimmune illness and not solely a neurological disease. Researchers from the institute published their findings … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease Can Present Unique Challenges for Seniors
According to a recent study, people with Celiac disease experience a loss of immune cells in their bowel lining, and the scar cells that replace these promote inflammation within the body. The consequences of this are not fully understood … [Read more...]
Treating Psoriasis Comes with Other Benefits
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by scaly, itchy patches of skin. It can be very painful and uncomfortable, even when it is under control. This is the visible portion of the disease. It can also be accompanied by … [Read more...]
Autoimmune Diseases Increase Risk of Stroke
Autoimmune diseases tend to increase an individual's risk of having an ischemic stroke or of dying prematurely. Although this might seem like a common sense statement on the surface, it is one that wasn’t easily backed up by research until … [Read more...]