This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.

Mar 5, 2006 - Elaine Moore

Lupus, lymphoma, leukemia, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis are among numerous afflictions that develop because of a skewed body defense system.

Nov 10, 2009 - Arlene Lengyel

Autoinflammatory diseases are a recently defined group of rare hereditary immune-mediated disorders that share similar features, particularly fever.

Jul 8, 2010 - Elaine Moore

Because of their variable features, overlapping autoimmune connective tissue, thyroid and liver disorders can be difficult to diagnose.

Aug 18, 2011 - Elaine Moore

Evidence indicates that periodontal disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by infectious organisms and an abnormal immune response to collagen.

Jan 5, 2011 - Elaine Moore

New theories suggest that a "stealth" bacteria called mycoplasma may play a significant part in autoimmune disease.

Jun 21, 2010 - Sarah Tomley

Research provides hope for the sufferers of multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and other autoimmune disorders.

Nov 15, 2009 - Arlene Lengyel

Autoimmune liver disease are chronic and slow progressing but can cause severe illness and even death. Treatment usually involves reducing inflammation.

Nov 2, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Changes in food processing in North America have contributed to a pro-inflammatory diet. Persistent inflammation leads to autoimmune and other chronic diseases.

Sep 1, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Autoimmune diseases have been traditionally treated with immunosuppressants, but medications that stimulate the immune system may be a more rational choice.

Jun 30, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Psychodermatology is the study of how emotional stress affects our skin. Recently, scientists have developed a dietary supplement that can reduce these effects.

Jun 10, 2009 - Elaine Moore

The Marshall Protocol enables the immune system to destroy the intracellular bacteria that are thought to be the root cause of autoimmune illness.

May 14, 2009 - Sarah Tomley

Magnesium deficiency can trigger disease development and worsen symptoms in hyperthyroidism, fibromyalgia, Raynaud's and other autoimmune disorders.

Apr 22, 2009 - Elaine Moore

A connection between canine vaccines and autoimmune diseases offers insight into autoimmune conditions in humans.

Feb 17, 2009 - Elaine Moore

In autoimmune disease, pro-inflammatory cytokines cause painful symptoms and trigger flares. Plant-based chemicals subdue cytokines, reducing inflammation

Jan 10, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Several studies show that compared to the general population patients with systemic autoimmune diseases are more likely to have an autoimmune thyroid disorder (AITD).

Jan 6, 2009 - Elaine Moore

Several autoimmune conditions, such as Sjogren's syndrome, thyroiditis, and rheumatoid arthritis, have consistently been linked to malignant or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Sep 7, 2008 - Elaine Moore

An increasing number of diseases are described as autoimmune. The processes behind these disorders are well understood but the triggers remain unclear.

Jun 3, 2008 - John Richard Roberts

Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.

Apr 7, 2008 - Elaine Moore