Autoimmune disease
Topic
An autoimmune disease is a condition resulting from an anomalous response of the adaptive immune system, wherein it mistakenly targets and attacks healthy parts of the body. There are more than 80 recognized autoimmune diseases, which can affect nearly any part of the body. Common examples include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
3 episodes featuring Autoimmune disease
Modern Wisdom
Harvard evolutionary biologist debunks popular diet myths and modern nutrition tribalism
Understanding how our evolutionary biology clashes with a predatory modern food environment is essential for escaping harmful diet trends and achieving long-term health.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2h 9m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Immunologist Max Krummel maps how the brain controls immune memory
Understanding the brain-immune connection reveals how mental stress, sleep, and physical environments directly dictate our body's ability to fight off disease.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2h 28m
Modern Wisdom
Evolutionary psychologist warns denying innate sex differences harms societal progress
Understanding the evolutionary roots of human behavior is essential for creating effective social policies that respect individual choices without denying biological reality.
Jul 6, 2026 · 2h 33m