People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Molecule glue drugs shake up cancer care, draw big moneyHarvard-born idea doubles survival in trials, triggers pharma frenzy as cos race to target 'undruggable' proteins with next-gen glue therap...
30 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Got a hypothyroidism diagnosis? Here are the 4 expert-approved actions to take firstA hypothyroidism diagnosis can be managed. Experts advise understanding the cause with lab tests. A full thyroid panel is crucial. Discuss ...
03 Dec, 2025, 01.58 AM IST
New study finds one blood type faces a much higher risk of deadly liver diseasePeople with blood type A may have a higher chance of autoimmune liver disease, while type B seems safer. Autoimmune liver problems happen w...
25 Nov, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
Delhi pollution driving rise in rheumatoid arthritis, say doctorsDelhi's smog is increasingly linked to a rise in rheumatoid arthritis cases, with doctors warning that air pollution is turning the immune ...
10 Oct, 2025, 04.56 PM IST
Ahammune Biosciences raises $5 million to fund novel vitiligo therapyThe funding will enable the company in conducting Phase II human clinical trials for its potential drug candidate for vitiligo - an autoimm...
25 Sep, 2024, 04.40 PM IST
Study links COVID-19 to faster onset of type 1 diabetes symptoms in childrenA recent study published in JAMA suggests that children with both COVID-19 and early type 1 diabetes may show symptoms of the autoimmune di...
16 Jul, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
What is Stiff Person Syndrome? Know about the rare neurological disorder that forced Celine Dion to cancel her tourSinger Celine Dion shocks fans as she cancels her world tour after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. But, what is this syndrome?
27 May, 2023, 01.44 AM IST
Abdominal stiffness, frequent spasms could be early signs of Stiff Person Syndrome, the rare neuro condition that Celine Dion is suffering fromWomen with type 1 diabetes more likely to be vulnerable to SPS claim experts.
09 Dec, 2022, 02.49 PM IST
Celine Dion gets diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. See what it isStiff Person Syndrome is gaining attention in the media after Celine Dion was diagnosed with the incurable neurological condition. Let us g...
08 Dec, 2022, 11.52 PM IST
New theory suggests Alzheimer's might not be primarily a brain disease, could just be an autoimmune conditionScientists believe that beta-amyloid is not an abnormally produced protein.
21 Sep, 2022, 06.15 PM IST
Glenmark's subsidiary Ichnos Sciences enters pact with Almirall for novel drug to treat autoimmune diseasesUnder the agreement, Almirall is granted global rights to develop and commercialize this monoclonal antibody for autoimmune diseases. Ichno...
14 Dec, 2021, 01.46 PM IST
Hairloss, severe mouth ulcers, skin rashes? Get yourself checked for autoimmune diseasesAutoimmune disorders is when the immune system turns against healthy cells, and affect more women than men.
02 Aug, 2018, 01.05 PM IST
Constipation, hair loss, excessive sleep: Everything you should know about Hashimoto’s ThyroiditisThe autoimmune disease can affect both gender, but is commonly found in middle-aged women.
10 Mar, 2018, 03.11 PM IST
Your body's immunity can damage your liver: Watch out for these signsAutoimmune liver disease can be transmitted genetically or is caused because of some reactions wherein the liver cells are recognised as in...
12 Sep, 2017, 09.42 AM IST
- Bacterium in undercooked chicken causes paralysis: Study
New York, Dec 11 (IANS) US researchers have identified a bacterium, commonly found in undercooked chicken, that may cause Guillain-Barre Sy...
11 Dec, 2016, 12.25 PM IST