Why are women so much more susceptible to autoimmune diseases than men? A new explanation for the discrepancy has emerged: a molecular coating typically found on half of a woman’s X chromosomes — but not in males’ cells — might be provoking unwanted immune responses1....
women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus. now, researchers have come up with a potential explanation for that -- one that's rooted in genes that drive a person’s gender. the female...
Oliver JE, Silman AJ. Why are women predisposed to autoimmune rheumatic diseases? Arthritis Res Ther (2009) 11(5):252. doi:10.1186/ar2825Oliver JE and Silman AJ: Why are women predisposed to auto- immune rheumatic diseases? Arthritis Res Ther 11: 252, 2009....
What’s causing US women to skip or delay medical care? Deloitte's latest survey reveals key barriers impacting women's health and offers solutions to improve access and equity in health care.
Women are at much higher risk of MS than men. Researchers think hormones, genes, immune system differences, and more may be at play.
gut may be associated with other autoimmune diseases (lupus, Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis), chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, allergies, asthma, acne, obesity, and even mental illness. However, we do not yet have clinical studies in humans showing such a cause and effect...
“Women are more likely to have autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus that we know are associated with increased levels of inflammation that might put them at risk,” says Hayes. They’re also more likely to experience blood clots or bleeding issues than men of the same ...
Acquired causes: Autoimmune diseases. Antibodies pass placenta cause hypothyroidism. Antithyroid medications usage that can cross the placenta. Iodine deficiency. Inability to uptake iodide. What causes unilateral Proptosis? The causes of unilateral proptosis include trauma followed by endocrine ophthalmopathy,...
Wondering if the carnivore diet is right for women? Do you have particular concerns regarding female cholesterol and LDL levels on the carnivore diet? Are you worried about your thyroid levels while following the carnivore way of eating? Do you have autoimmune and hormone-related issues? Wondering...
On the basis of theoretical ideas about howmelatoninworks, some authorities specifically recommend against using it fordepression,schizophrenia,autoimmunediseases and other serious illnesses, and in pregnant or nursing women. Some studies showing melatonin to be an effective treatment for depression were fl...