Scleroderma is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can cause hardening and thickening of the skin and attack the heart, lungs, kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. READ MORE
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How mRNA and DNA Vaccines Could Soon Treat Cancers, HIV, Autoimmune Disorders and Genetic Diseases
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Women are more likely to have problems with their thyroid than men. Here's what you need to know.
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Tichina’s Most Important Role
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