Autoimmune diseases vary widely, but all involve the immune system attacking healthy tissue. Examples include psoriatic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease. Autoimmune diseases can ...

Research throws light on the mystery of why women are much more prone to autoimmune disorders: A molecule made by one X chromosome in every female cell can generate antibodies to a woman's own tissues ...

Autoimmune diseases are sweeping the globe. Around one in 20 Australians has an autoimmune diagnosis, though this may be underestimated. Globally, their prevalence is rising by about 12.5 per cent ...

When the immune system starts damaging healthy tissues, autoimmune diseases can develop. These conditions can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, bone marrow, skin, and organs.