Wendy Christien - 1 Nov 2021 - Autoimmune Disease

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Autoimmune diseases occur when our immune systems over produce antibodies that mistakenly attack healthy cells in our bodies.
Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from autoimmune diseases, and these usually show up during their reproductive years. Ethnicity and family history can also influence the expression and type of autoimmune diseases people experience.
Wendy tells us more...

11 Nov 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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