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Thanks to scientific advances such as those funded by NIH, much more is known about how processes in the body and the environment contribute to autoimmune diseases.
April 20, 2023

From discovery to treatment: How NIH works to improve the lives of people with autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases are a group of chronic disorders in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages healthy cells...

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Some autoimmune diseases target specific organs or tissue, while others attack multiple tissue or organ systems throughout the body.
April 17, 2023

5 common autoimmune diseases

Some autoimmune diseases target specific organs or tissue, while others attack multiple tissue or organ systems throughout the body. Here’s...

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Autoimmune conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints.
April 13, 2023

Autoimmune diseases: What you need to know

Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses....

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In this image of human cells, the bright dots show ANA, a type of antibody.
December 15, 2020

Autoimmunity in adolescents tripled in recent decades

Autoimmunity, which is when the immune system attacks the body instead of protecting it against disease, appears to be rising...

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