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A New Path Forward: How Scientists Are Teaching the Immune System to Accept Transplanted Organs

A German biotech has enrolled all 63 patients in a trial testing MIC-Lx, a cell therapy designed to end lifelong immunosuppression after kidney transplant.

Living Drugs Show Promise for Severe Autoimmune Diseases That Resist Standard Treatment

CAR T-cell therapy is achieving remission in severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, with 83% of trial patients responding without.

When Autoimmune Disease Strikes at Peak Success: What Joe Manganiello's Health Battle Reveals

Joe Manganiello's memoir will reveal a seven-year autoimmune battle that attacked five body systems and required life-saving organ removal.

Celiac Disease May Raise Risk of a Serious Lung Condition: What You Need to Know

A new genetic study links celiac disease to pulmonary arterial hypertension, a serious lung condition, suggesting the autoimmune disorder's risks extend.

Scientists Discover a Radical New Way to Reset Autoimmune Disease: Erasing Immune Memory

Scientists used BiTE molecules to erase autoimmune disease at its root, reaching immune cells hiding in bone marrow where standard drugs cannot.

Celiac Disease Linked to Six Times Higher Risk of Eating Disorders

Adults with celiac disease are over six times more likely to develop an eating disorder, a large study finds, raising urgent calls for mental health.

Your Mouth May Hold Clues to Sjögren's Syndrome: What Researchers Just Discovered

Researchers found Sjögren's syndrome patients have distinctly altered oral bacteria with reduced diversity, potentially offering a new diagnostic tool.

GLP-1 Drugs Show Surprising Heart Benefits for People With Autoimmune Disease and Obesity

GLP-1 drugs cut death risk by 44% in people with autoimmune disease and obesity, plus reduced blood clots and emergency visits by up to 31%.

Why Autoimmune Diseases May Increase Your Risk of Iron Deficiency Anemia

New genetic research reveals that rheumatoid arthritis, IBD, and ulcerative colitis significantly increase iron deficiency anemia risk.

Why Autoimmune Diseases Are Surging in Africa,and Why Diagnosis Takes Years

Autoimmune diseases affect thousands in sub-Saharan Africa, yet a new study finds patients wait a median three years for diagnosis.

TNF-Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Some Patients Need a Different Treatment Strategy

When TNF inhibitors fail to control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, switching to non-TNF targeted therapies can restore disease control.

Why Celiac Disease Is So Often Missed: It's Not Just a Gut Problem

Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people but 80% remain undiagnosed because symptoms like fatigue and anemia often don't involve digestive issues.

50+ New Crohn's Disease Drugs in Development: What the 2026 Pipeline Reveals

Over 50 new Crohn's disease drugs are in development for 2026, offering hope for treatment-resistant patients and better options.

The First Simponi Biosimilar Is Coming in 2026: What Autoimmune Patients Need to Know

The FDA is expected to approve the first biosimilar for Simponi in Q2 2026, potentially expanding treatment options for autoimmune disease patients.

1 in 10 Celiac Patients Have a Hidden Second Autoimmune Condition. Here's What That Means

A new study reveals that 10% of celiac disease patients also develop autoimmune polyglandular syndromes affecting hormone-producing glands, significantly...

80+ New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs in Development: What This Pipeline Boom Means for Patients

Over 80 rheumatoid arthritis therapies are in clinical trials, targeting novel pathways beyond traditional treatments.

Beyond the Gluten-Free Diet: Four New Drug Pathways Could Transform Celiac Disease Treatment

Scientists are developing four distinct drug approaches to celiac disease that could help the 40% of patients whose symptoms persist despite strict gluten...

Why Women With Autoimmune Diseases Face a Hidden Heart Risk That Doctors Often Miss

Women with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis have double the cardiovascular risk, yet their heart health is frequently overlooked.