Lyme disease, a tickborne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. The ailment is the mos...

Medically reviewed by Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN Ticks, the small but formidable arachnids, are more than just a nuisance. They’re major vectors of ...

Autoimmune diseases represent a complex constellation of conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. From rheumatoid...

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Thyroid disorders and diabetes are among the most prevalent endocrine diseases worldwide. Thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyron...

The thyroid gland is a pivotal player in the body's metabolic system and regulates many physiological processes, from energy expenditure and metabolis...

In today's world, there are numerous concerning toxins and environmental pollutants for human health. One troubling toxin that may be lurking behind y...

In the debate of nature vs. nurture, where does autoimmune disease fall? Many autoimmune diseases are complex in origin, with both environmental and g...

Immunoglobulins, or Ig antibodies, are proteins that the immune system produces when a foreign substance is detected. The body produces immunoglobulin...