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Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Really Improve Arthritis in 8 Weeks? Here's What Research Shows

A Stanford rheumatology professor and Dutch clinical trial reveal how dietary changes targeting inflammation may significantly improve arthritis symptoms...

Why Your Autoimmune Disease Gets Worse in Winter—And What Science Says About It

Seasonal changes in sunlight, temperature, and circadian rhythms significantly worsen autoimmune disease activity.

The Air You Breathe at Work May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis—Here's What New Research Shows

Workplace dust and chemical fumes significantly increase rheumatoid arthritis risk, with silica raising odds by 36% and fertilizer by 49%, according to a major...

Your Autoimmune Disease May Be Affecting Your Jaw—Here's What You Need to Know

New research reveals that autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus frequently damage the temporomandibular joint, causing jaw pain and dysfunction that often goes undiagnosed.

Doctors Discover Rare Genetic Disorder and Autoimmune Disease Can Occur Together—Here's Why It Matters

A groundbreaking case reveals that Kartagener syndrome and lupus can coexist, challenging medical assumptions and highlighting the need for thorough diagnosis in complex conditions.

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Control Autoimmune Disease? Here's What Early Research Shows

Scientists are exploring whether GLP-1 agonists—popular diabetes and weight-loss medications—might boost treatment outcomes for autoimmune conditions like psoriatic arthritis.

Pregnancy With Autoimmune Disease: What New Research Reveals About Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus

Women with autoimmune conditions can have healthy pregnancies with proper planning. New guidance shows how immune changes during pregnancy affect disease activity differently for each condition.

A Virus 95% of Us Carry May Trigger Lupus—Here's What Scientists Just Discovered

Stanford researchers link Epstein-Barr virus to lupus development, potentially explaining why some people develop autoimmune disease while others don't.