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Nadiya Hussain: What are autoimmune diseases and which other celebrities have them?

As Nadiya Hussain reveals that she’s been battling two autoimmune disease, we look into what they really are, and which other celebrities suffer from them

Evening Standard

Daisy Ridley reveals she’s been diagnosed with Graves’ disease

The Star Wars actor said she was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in September 2023

The Independent UK

Epstein-Barr virus: how does a common infection trick the immune system into attacking the brain in people with MS?

Almost 3 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS) – an autoimmune disease caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the brain and central nervous system.

The Conversation

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Jerry Kelly is playing through chemo drugs, still in hunt at American Family Insurance Championship

The autoimmune disease causes the immune system to attack healthy cells by mistake.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nightmares Could Be An Early Warning Sign For This Common Disease

Nightmares are unpleasant, but perfectly normal – for most. However, my colleagues and I have recently discovered that they can also presage autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.

Inverse

Nightmares could be an early warning sign of an autoimmune disease flare-up – new study

Nightmares are unpleasant, but perfectly normal – for most. However, my colleagues and I have recently discovered that they can also presage autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.

The Conversation

Spike In Nightmares, Hallucinations Could Be Warning Signs Of Lupus: Study

A spike in nightmares and hallucinations could indicate the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and signal an approaching disease flare, the study revealed.

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Seminar calls for need to improve public awareness on Lupus disease

A seminar on Lupus disease organised here by the Institute of Rheumatology and Immunology (IRIS) on Sunday has called for the urgent need to improve public awareness on this systemic autoimmune disease, which can often have a devastating impact on health.

The Hindu

Newfound autoimmune syndrome tied to COVID-19 can trigger deadly lung scarring

A surge in cases of a rare autoimmune disease during COVID-19 waves in England led to the discovery of a new syndrome.

LiveScience

Celine Dion Overcoming Autoimmune Disease, Raises SPS Awareness Worldwide

Celine Dion shares her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, inspiring fans with her resilience and determination.

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Drug to treat alopecia recommended for NHS use for first time

Ritlecitinib, taken once a day, approved by Nice for severe hair loss caused by autoimmune disease

The Guardian - UK

Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized

Grammy- and Oscar-nominated indie musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning how to walk after the autoimmune disease Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, representatives confirmed to The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Sufjan Stevens ‘learning to walk again’ after autoimmune disease diagnosis

US musician in rehabilitation after contracting potentially life-threatening Guillain-Barré syndrome

The Guardian - UK

Teen's year-long case of depression and seizures caused by brain-injuring autoimmune disease

After she'd spent a year experiencing unusual mood and behavioral symptoms, doctors discovered the teen's brain was being attacked by her own cells.

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The Independent UK

Study reveals hidden mental health symptoms in people with autoimmune diseases

Experts are calling for urgent mental health support for autoimmune disease patients.

The Independent UK

Cheaper competition for Humira is hitting the market, but savings will depend on your insurance

Patients who take the autoimmune disease treatment Humira may see some price relief when several lower-cost, biosimilar versions of the AbbVie drug reach the U.S. market in July

Daily Mirror

Schoolgirl rushed to hospital after mass discovered during routine trip to dentist

Millie Kelly, 11, was rushed to hospital after a visit to the dentist where doctors discovered she had an an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of the bone

The Hindu

Multiple sclerosis: new evidence for the role of glandular fever virus

New evidence sheds light on the role of glandular fever virus in causing multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease.

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The Conversation

Multiple sclerosis: new evidence for the role of glandular fever virus

An estimated 2.8 million people around the world have multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease in which the immune system damages the brain and spinal cord.

Daily Mirror

Diseases that may make your voice change - and what symptoms you should look out for

Sometimes changes to the way you sound can be an indication of wider health issues including acid reflux, autoimmune disease and Parkinson's, discovers Natasha Holt

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Catching COVID may increase chances of developing an autoimmune disease, study says

A coronavirus infection may make it more likely for someone without an autoimmune disease to develop at least one in the months after the infection subsides, new research suggests.

Chronicle Live

Washington woman left in 'dark hole' after being diagnosed with crippling autoimmune disease turns to writing

Karen Quinn, 42, was left fearing for her life after being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Nottingham Post

Comedian Bob Mortimer says he's not very healthy as body 'packs in'

The comedian, aged 63, is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis - and is also taking steroids for the autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amgen to buy Horizon Therapeutics in $26.4B deal

Horizon Therapeutics, whose U.S. headquarters is in Deerfield, is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on treatments for rare, autoimmune diseases.

Edinburgh Live

Young Scottish mum with rare kidney failure terrified her kids will be orphaned

Kerry Brown has issued an appeal for people to become live kidney donors after she has been left with just four per cent kidney function due to the extremely rare autoimmune disease called Goodpasture syndrome

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