Autoimmune disease News

Shingles returns often

Repeat cases of shingles may be more common than suspected, contends a new study that challenges the long-held belief that people only get shingles once in a lifetime.

Shingles vaccine for elderly

A study of a cross-section of adults shows that the shingles vaccine provides protection for many older adults without many side effects.

FDA Endorses New Lupus Drug

If approved by agency, Benlysta would be first new drug to treat the disease in 50 years

Human immune system all alike

Human immune systems are much more alike than previously believed, a finding that may lead to new ways to detect, diagnose and treat cancer and autoimmune diseases, say researchers.

Pig brain mist sickens workers

A mysterious condition sickened 18 workers at a Southern Minnesota pork processing plant.