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May 06, 2026 LJI Webinar to Highlight Global Virus Research Efforts
La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) announced an upcoming installment of its Live from the Lab webinar series focused on emerging virus research and global infectious disease efforts. The virtual event, titled A Fresh Look at Viruses, is scheduled for May 20, 2026, and will feature discussions on Ebola and Lassa virus research taking place […]
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Apr 28, 2026 Targeting a Bacterial Toxin To Help Treat Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis, a serious inflammation of the kidneys, affects half of SLE patients. In previous studies, lupus nephritis flares have been linked to the bacteria Ruminococcus gnavus and a toxin it produces. This bacteria is also found in the guts of people without lupus, where it is found at low levels and doesn’t cause an […]
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Apr 23, 2026 What to Expect After a Celiac Disease Diagnosis
A new virtual education series, Foundations of Celiac Disease, is working to address a major gap in care: many individuals diagnosed with celiac disease receive little to no formal nutrition guidance after diagnosis. Developed by the Celiac Disease Foundation Dietitian Advisory Council, the free, multi-session program provides evidence-based education on how to manage a gluten-free diet […]
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Apr 21, 2026 Autoimmune Disease May Involve Hidden Mutations
New research is shedding light on a previously hidden factor in autoimmune disease: mutations that develop in immune cells over time. In a recent study focused on thyroid autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease, researchers identified somatic mutations (DNA changes acquired over the course of life) in B cells, a type of […]
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Apr 10, 2026 You’re Not Imagining It: When Symptoms Are Dismissed
Endometriosis reveals the cost of dismissed symptoms and the impact of a doctor who listens, investigates, and uses advanced care to find real answers.
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Apr 09, 2026 Celiac Disease: Can You Kiss Someone After They’ve Eaten Gluten?
A new study set out to answer this very question. In a small 2026 study, researchers examined whether gluten could be transferred through kissing between partners where one person has celiac disease. They found that while gluten transfer can occur, the amounts were typically very low and generally remained within levels considered safe. In most […]
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Mar 23, 2026 New Lyme Disease Vaccine: What We Know
A new Lyme disease vaccine could help prevent not just infection, but some of the longer-term health effects that can follow. In a large Phase 3 clinical trial, the vaccine developed by Pfizer and Valneva reduced Lyme disease cases by more than 70% in people ages 5 and older. The vaccine, known as VLA15 (PF-07307405), […]
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Mar 18, 2026 ACIP Meeting Status Unclear Following Federal Court Decision
Both the official Federal Register notice and the CDC’s ACIP meetings page state that the meeting is open to the public via live webcast. However, the CDC-hosted YouTube stream remained in a “waiting” state well beyond the scheduled start time of 8:00 AM EST, with no visible indication that the meeting had begun or that an alternative […]
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