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Mattel’s First Barbie With Type 1 Diabetes Sparks Emotional Reactions from Fans
This article celebrates a milestone in representation: Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes. The new doll is part of Barbie’s “Fashionistas” line, which aims to reflect the diversity of real-life children by showcasing dolls with different body types, skin tones, abilities, and medical conditions. The
World-first immunotherapy trial to treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Queensland have initiated a groundbreaking clinical trial to evaluate ASITI-201, an investigational immunotherapy designed to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D). Developed under the leadership of Professor Ranjeny Thomas, ASITI-201 combines a pancreatic protein with vitamin D to modulate the immune system, aiming to protect insulin-producing
FDA grants fast track status to Allogene’s autoimmune therapy
Allogene Therapeutics, a biotech company, has received “Fast Track” status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new therapy, ALLO-329, aimed at treating autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IIM), and systemic sclerosis (SSc). This designation is granted to expedite the development and
Scientists Win $600,000 Prize for Figuring Out How the Body Fights Off Autoimmune Diseases
Two scientists, one from Australia and one from the U.S., just won a $600,000 prize for figuring out how the body stops itself from developing autoimmune diseases like lupus, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Their research explained how certain immune cells called B cells are trained not to attack the body’s
Our Articles
Working from Home with Autoimmune Disease: Gear That Helps Me Stay Productive and Comfortable
Living with an autoimmune disease often means navigating fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and other unpredictable symptoms. But that doesn’t mean your work life has
Latest Autoimmune Articles
7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep With ‘Ulcerative Colitis’
Living with ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the colon, can seriously interfere with sleep. This article outlines seven practical
Evidence Shows The Active Ingredient In Turmeric May Help Symptoms Of IBD
This mindbodygreen article presents a personal and informative account of how a woman significantly reduced her debilitating menstrual symptoms by adopting a specialized, anti-inflammatory diet
Scleroderma: Definition, Treatment, and More – Everyday Health
This comprehensive guide from Everyday Health provides a detailed, patient-friendly overview of scleroderma, a rare and complex autoimmune disease that involves the hardening and tightening
6 Harmful Foods To Avoid To Help ‘Control Inflammation,’ According To A Harvard Trained Doctor
This informative article from SheFinds dives into the relationship between diet and inflammation, highlighting four commonly consumed foods that may worsen inflammation in the body.
Top 6 Best Thyroid Supplement for Hashimoto’s in 2025
This comprehensive guide from Straight.com explores the best thyroid supplements for people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid
The Top 2 Nutrients You Need More of If You Have Hashimoto’s Disease, According to Dietitians
This informative article, featured on MSN Health, explores the nutritional needs of individuals living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that affects thyroid function and
News
Eli Lilly’s Mirikizumab Study: A Potential Game Changer for ‘Ulcerative Colitis’
Eli Lilly has announced promising results from its latest study on mirikizumab, a biologic therapy targeting the IL-23p19 pathway, as a treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC)—a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the colon. The study, published as part of a press release, highlights how mirikizumab significantly improved both clinical symptoms and
Mattel’s First Barbie With Type 1 Diabetes Sparks Emotional Reactions from Fans
This article celebrates a milestone in representation: Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes. The new doll is part of Barbie’s “Fashionistas” line, which aims to reflect the diversity of real-life children by showcasing dolls with different body types, skin tones, abilities, and medical conditions. The
Risankizumab After Advanced Therapy for UC; GLP-1s for IBD
This article summarizes findings from a clinical evaluation of risankizumab, a treatment for ulcerative colitis (UC), conducted through the Digestive Disease Institute’s “Regueiro Report.” The review draws on results from two major phase 3 trials, INSPIRE and COMMAND, which assessed the drug’s safety and effectiveness in adults with moderate to
Belly fat may raise risk of psoriasis in women: Study
A recent UK-based study has found that belly fat—also known as abdominal or central fat—may significantly increase the risk of developing psoriasis, especially in women. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition marked by inflammation and scaly patches on the skin. While overall body fat has long been associated with
Timely Diagnosis Key To Treating Childhood Rheumatic Disorders: AIIMS Experts
This article from Outlook India highlights insights shared by leading pediatric rheumatology experts at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), emphasizing the crucial role of early diagnosis in the effective management and treatment of childhood rheumatic disorders. These disorders, which include conditions like juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), lupus, vasculitis,
New guidelines for monitoring IBD patients to prevent bowel cancer
This article from Medical Xpress reports on the release of new clinical guidelines designed to help reduce the risk of bowel cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Published by an international panel of gastroenterologists and cancer prevention specialists, the guidelines offer
Research Studies
Pea protein isolate and sour cherry polyphenols interaction improved the stability of polyphenols and the efficacy in alleviating colitis
Researchers explored a new way to improve the health benefits of sour cherry extract, which is rich in natural anti-inflammatory compounds called polyphenols. These compounds can help with conditions like ulcerative colitis but are often unstable and hard for the body to absorb. To solve this, scientists combined sour cherry
Seed oils: Omega-6 fatty acids may lower diabetes, heart disease risk
A new study presented at a major nutrition science conference suggests that omega-6 fatty acids—especially linoleic acid found in nuts and vegetable oils—may help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The research involved nearly 1,900 adults and found that individuals with higher levels of linoleic acid
Mast cells promote inflammatory Th17 cells and impair Treg cells Through an IL-1β and PGE2 Axis
This peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Inflammation Research, sheds new light on the complex role of mast cells in driving autoimmune inflammation. Traditionally known for their involvement in allergic reactions, mast cells are now increasingly recognized as key players in immune regulation. This study explores how mast cells
Immune Cell Research Identifies Potential New Target for Treating Cancer and Autoimmune Disease
This groundbreaking Johns Hopkins Medicine news release announces a major discovery in immune cell research that could reshape how both cancer and autoimmune diseases are treated. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a new molecular target—a previously underexplored protein involved in regulating T cell activity—that plays a dual role in
Blood nerve barrier permeability enables nerve targeting of circulating nanoparticles in experimental autoimmune neuritis
This peer-reviewed study published in Nature Scientific Reports investigates the relationship between gut microbiota composition and autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs), particularly Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. The research offers compelling evidence that individuals with AITDs have distinct alterations in their gut microbial communities compared to healthy individuals, supporting growing interest
Serum metabolomic analysis in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis positive for TgAb or TPOAb: a preliminary study
This peer-reviewed study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, explores how specific patterns in the gut microbiome can be used to distinguish Hashimoto’s thyroiditis from other autoimmune diseases. The research offers compelling evidence that the composition and diversity of gut bacteria in patients with Hashimoto’s present a unique microbial signature—suggesting a
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