RA can affect more than your joints—here are the symptoms doctors say are often overlooked.

A new study found that a widely used depression screening questionnaire is accurate for people with and without chronic pain, debunking a common misconception that the screening inflates depression sc...

A comprehensive review of 12 studies involving more than 1,200 fibromyalgia patients has found that cannabis significantly reduced pain levels and improved sleep, anxiety, and depression symptoms, tho...

Large cohort study finds increased cognitive impairment risk in rheumatoid arthritis, supporting routine cognitive screening in clinical care.

By retraining blood cells, scientists believe they can

The Rise of Autoimmune DiseasesAutoimmune disease arises when the body loses the ability to distinguish between its own components (like proteins and nucleic acids) and foreign substances (like viruse...

Autoimmune diseases may have finally met their match

This is the true crisis of the autoimmune epidemic. 

A new claim is doing the rounds online: that women who are too nice risk getting an autoimmune disease. And while aspects of this message are clearly dubious, there’s a reason it is resonating, writes...

A 10-minute daily exercise program done lying down improved participants' balance, flexibility and agility within just two weeks, per new clinical trial

We summarized existing research on weight loss medications in rheumatic disease and their potential for improving quality of life.

A large, two-year study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and consisting of more than 1,400 adults living with chronic pain across the United States found that people who struggle to identi...

Moderate-intensity exercise can help improve your thinking and memory in just six months....

Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and t...

Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and t...

Researchers from The University of Osaka have discovered a new class of antibodies, called iTabs, that naturally suppress specific immune responses by blocking immune cell activation. These antibodies...

Low aerobic fitness and muscle weakness increase the risk of complications and death in people with heart failure. This systematic review found that combined aerobic and resistance training improves a...

Recent advances in research have focused on immune system variation mainly from a genome perspective. This population-based study (N=1,001 from The Human Phenome Atlas (THPA) cohort) investigated the ...

Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and t...

Spending time outdoors can reduce stress and improve well-being, possibly lowering inflammation, when you have RA. These tips can help you find accessible activities.

First-in-class molecules block a specific protein interaction in immune cells, offering a potential targeted approach to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Treatment reset wayward immune system of patient with life-threatening conditions, say scientists, in a world first

The research showed that chronic pain is controlled by an entirely separate system than acute pain

CAR-T therapy is toting up more remissions in autoimmune disease, and generating a flood of experimentation and investment.

First-in-class molecules block a specific protein interaction in immune cells, offering a potential targeted approach to autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Selma Blair has her most loyal companion, a yellow Labrador, named Scott, however, the furry friend is not fully versed in red-carpet etiquette. At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party last year, Scout...

RA can lead to feelings of grief, guilt, or resentment in a relationship. Good communication can help.

I suffered with my mystery illness for decades before gaining a diagnosis. Could retraining my brain be the answer?By Hermione Hoby. Read by Alby Baldwin

The research showed that chronic pain is controlled by an entirely separate system than acute pain

The relationship between pollution and autoimmunity is evolving, with environmental factors contributing to increases in autoimmune diseases.

Wendy Martin explains how support dog Penny has helped her get through her pilot officer course.

Time plays a key role in our perception of pain and administering pain relief and medication for chronic pain-related depression may be more effective at certain times of day, UCL and University of To...

Nanotechnology therapeutics may reshape autoimmune disease care with targeted delivery and immune modulation. Read more.

People frequently waiting years to be 'taken seriously', postcode lotteries for access to care and a general lack of knowledge are among some of the key findings from a University of Aberdeen investig...

After living with chronic pain, Darcey Steinke wanted to know how it affected others. Her memoir, This Is the Door, explores both isolation and freedom

Fibromyalgia might be caused by changes in the body’s immune system which alter nerve cells in the skin.

The autism spectrum is big, vibrant and complicated, a new graphic of 39 traits shows

Discover why autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn how you can protect your heart.

Living with the challenges of multiple sclerosis isn’t always obvious to others, but that doesn’t make them any less challenging, explains MS advocate Nicole Pedra.

Between four and 10 million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia. Many doctors look askance at the disorder, leading some patients to seek pain relief from substance use.

A new study has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - with far fewer dropouts than a digi...