Autoimmune Association

Key Takeaways After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), Aliana discovered the value of connecting with others who understood the realities of autoimmune disease. Through her business, Cozy By Aliana, she hosted an autoimmune-themed art workshop during Autoimmune Awareness Month in 2026, blending creativity, connection, and awareness. Aliana generously donated 20% of t...

Executive Summary The autoimmune prodrome refers to a preclinical period when immune changes occur before a diagnosed autoimmune disease develops. In many conditions, people may have no symptoms during this phase, even though autoantibodies or other signs of immune activation are present. Researchers have found that the prodromal period of disease can last years or even decades...

Key Takeaways Among other diseases, Hillary has been navigating severe lupus and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) for nearly two decades. Before opening up about her health journey, Hillary quietly battled chronic pain, fatigue, and many other symptoms, while still managing to build a successful career in the criminal justice and community supervision field. Tod...