Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

CSU is a skin condition that causes hives and swelling lasting six weeks or more. The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases it's linked to an overactive immune system.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found. UK researchers found that an exaggerated immune response can ...

Asha Torczon explores how the eradication of parasites may have made us more vulnerable to immune disease The global disease ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Around 64 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure, and nearly half die within the first five years of diagnosis due to a lack of effective treatments to stop the disease ...

Q. Is it really possible to “boost” your immune system, or is that a myth? A. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system. But here’s the ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system.

Living with eczema means dealing with constant skin irritation, relentless itching and the frustration of managing an overactive immune system that treats harmless substances like mortal enemies. But ...