Category: General

What Is Sjögren’s Syndrome? Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins) syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the body’s moisture-producing...

Vasculitis: What You Need to Know Vasculitis refers to a large group of diseases that cause inflammation of the blood vessels. It...

Lupus: What You Need to Know Lupus is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and...

What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It causes pain,...

What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects both the skin and joints. It is...

Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more susceptible to sudden and unexpected fractures. It means you have...

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which granulomas, or clumps of inflammatory cells, form in various organs. This causes organ inflammation. Sarcoidosis...

What Is Polymyositis? Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory muscle disease that causes progressive muscle weakness, particularly in muscles closest to the center...

Do You Feel Like the Tin Man? If you’ve ever seen The Wizard of Oz, you remember the Tin Man—stiff, creaky, barely...