January 26, 2012: Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders
No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

January 25, 2012: Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids
But, the finding is preliminary and the treatment is expensive, researchers note

January 24, 2012: Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity
Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

January 23, 2012: Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

January 18, 2012: Genes May Give Clues to Severe Form of Lupus
A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

January 17, 2012: More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis

January 11, 2012: Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease
One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

December 20, 2011: Severe Sepsis Can Harm the Immune System
Lab studies after death found evidence of decreased immune function

November 30, 2011: Drug May Dampen Dangerous Side Effect of Stem Cell Transplants
Low doses of interleukin-2 eased most severe symptoms of graft-versus-host disease in cancer patients

November 11, 2011: FDA Approves First Umbilical Cord Blood Product
Hemacord stem cell product sanctioned for certain blood cancers and related disorders

November 01, 2011: Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts

October 25, 2011: Obesity May Hinder Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Study found antibody levels dropped more over time among those who weighed more

October 12, 2011: Research Sheds Light on Vitamin D's Role in Immunity
It may be key in protecting people from infections like tuberculosis, study shows

September 01, 2011: Babies Born With Heart Disease Often Harmed by Gut Bacteria
Toxins that get into blood can affect organ function in these vulnerable children, study finds

August 25, 2011: Thank Neanderthals for That Healthy Immune System, Scientists Say
Mixing of modern humans, Neanderthals and another relative may have passed on good genes

August 11, 2011: New Bacteria Linked to Tattoo Infections
CDC investigation shows tap water used for ink was the culprit

July 20, 2011: Scientists Close in on Origins of Psoriasis, Eczema
Rare cases where a patient has both conditions yield up crucial information

July 14, 2011: Antibody Finding Might Help in Search for HIV Vaccine
Researchers find 'soldiers' of immune system keep AIDS virus from getting inside cells

July 12, 2011: Contact Allergies Associated With Lower Rates of Some Cancers
Sensitivity to chemicals, metals may prime immune system against certain tumors, research suggests, but more study needed

July 06, 2011: A Deadly New Reason to Avoid Deer Ticks
A little-known illness they're spreading can be fatal, especially to people with a weak immune system

June 01, 2011: Can Removing Tonsils, Appendix Boost Early Heart Attack Risk?
Tonsillectomy, appendectomy before age 20 may slightly raise threat, study suggests

May 25, 2011: CDC Report Shows Bacterial Meningitis Cases on the Decline
Vaccines have reduced disease rate in young but death rate remains unchanged

April 18, 2011: Do Immune System Ills Help Drive Type 2 Diabetes?
Findings from mouse, human research suggest new insights on the blood sugar disease

March 17, 2011: Shar-Pei Dogs Shed Light on Human Fever Syndromes
Same gene mutation may cause pooch's wrinkled skin, inflammatory disease in people: study

March 11, 2011: Adults With HIV at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds
Annual fracture rates up to 3.69 times higher in HIV-infected patients, researchers say

March 10, 2011: FDA Approves 1st New Lupus Drug in More Than 50 Years
Patients receiving Benlysta did far better than those receiving placebo, researchers found

February 07, 2011: Low Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Levels May Be Tied to MS Risk
But experts caution against going overboard with sun and vitamin supplements

January 31, 2011: New Oral Drugs Hailed for Treating MS
Next step, experts say, is to find ways to repair damage done by the disease

January 10, 2011: Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients
Those with conditions such as lupus appear more vulnerable, study suggests

December 20, 2010: Psoriasis Linked to Raised Heart Risks
40% of study patients with skin disorder had factors such as diabetes, obesity

December 17, 2010: Primate Immune System Differences Identified
Research may also help explain why chimpanzees don't routinely develop AIDS after HIV exposure

December 03, 2010: Research Finds Not All HIV Affects Immune System Same Way
In some cases, virus has mutations that keep it from killing immune cells, study finds

November 30, 2010: Toxins from Staph Bacteria Disrupt Immune System
'Superantigens' unleash a furious T-cell response, illness, say researchers

November 29, 2010: Too Much Hygiene May Affect Immune System, Study Suggests
Antimicrobial used in many products such as soaps, toothpaste tied to raised allergy risks in kids

November 05, 2010: Lupus Kidney Disorder Treatment Improved Over Decade: Review
Safer, more effective options available for patients with lupus nephritis, researchers say

November 04, 2010: Protein Differences May Explain Long-Term HIV Control
Scientists say small variation keeps some infected patients healthy without medicine

October 29, 2010: Kids With Psoriasis Often at Risk of Being Bullied: Survey
Among those who were picked on, teasing and exclusion were common, poll found

September 24, 2010: Post-Op Pain May Be Due to Immune Reaction: Study
Nerve inflammation, not surgeon error, may be to blame, researchers say

September 23, 2010: Animal Studies Offer Insights Into MS
Scientists eye alternative, 'potentially reversible' source of neural damage

September 08, 2010: Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes
Finding is starting point for new work on the disease's origins, possible treatment, experts say

September 01, 2010: Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People
Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

August 24, 2010: Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills

August 23, 2010: More Evidence Virus Plays Role in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Condition afflicts a million Americans, but cause, treatments remain elusive

August 18, 2010: Long-Term Type 1 Diabetes 'Survivors' Give Clues to the Disease
Study shows that some insulin-producing beta cells can persist for decades

August 18, 2010: Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful in Some
If immune system reacts with inflammation, repeated stress can lead to chronic disease, study finds

July 28, 2010: Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Early study suggests it might, but that's no reason to imbibe heavily, experts say

July 21, 2010: Gene Therapy Shows Promise With 'Bubble Boy' Disease
Researchers report some success 10 years after treatment, although some patients developed cancer

July 21, 2010: Study Points to Molecular Origins of Celiac Disease
3 protein fragments may drive immune response to gluten in those with genetic predisposition to the disorder

July 19, 2010: New Guidelines Urge Earlier Therapy for HIV Patients
Treatment advances may help prevent progression to AIDS, expert panel says

July 19, 2010: Flu Vaccine Via Skin Patch Shows Promise in Mice
New technology uses painless 'microneedles' to deliver immunization