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The rise of autoimmune diseases

The human immune system, and how through inflammation it can itself cause disease

An examination of the human immune system, and how through inflammation it can itself cause disease. Diseases where the body in effect attacks itself such as arthritis and even some types of heart disease are some of the most common diseases in the developed world. Inflammation is a sign the body is attacking itself, so what can be done to stop the body's immune system going into overdrive?

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