When Your Body Attacks Itself – Autoimmune

What happens when the immune system meant to protect you becomes your worst enemy? This is the betrayal of autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and many others. What exactly goes on in your body and why does...

11 min - Health & the Body - Kurzgesagt

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