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Autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men Now there s a clue why

Tens of millions of Americans have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and more. About 4 of every 5 patients are women.

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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more wom

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis that occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks their own bodies

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Study shows why women are at greater risk of autoimmune disease

Study shows why women are at greater risk of autoimmune disease
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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men Now there s a clue why | News, Sports, Jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday a finding that could lead to better […]

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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men Now there s a clue why – The Virginian-Pilot

By LAURAN NEERGAARD (AP Medical Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday — a […]

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