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Sjögren’s is a chronic autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues. In the case of Sjögren’s, the immune system usually targets the glands that create moisture in the mouth (saliva) and the eyes (tears).2 It may also affect other parts of the body, including the lungs,...

Chronic inflammation is not so helpful to your body. If you are under chronic stress, are obese, or have an autoimmune disorder, inflammation doesn’t go away. It persists, damaging the body and potentially leading to problems such as arthritis. Some painful joint conditions are potentially triggered or exacerbated by inflammation...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects the joints and other body systems. It is characterized by persistent synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines the joints), systemic inflammation, and autoantibodies (particularly to rheumatoid factor and citrullinated peptide antigens), leading to progressive, erosive destruction of...