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Man flu is real, but women get more autoimmune diseases and allergies

  • Written by Gabrielle Belz, Professor, Molecular Immunology, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
imageWomen's immune systems mount a significantly stronger response against invaders.wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock

Men and women respond differently to diseases and treatments for biological, social and psychological reasons. In this series on Gender Medicine, experts explore these differences and the importance of approaching treatment and diagnosis...

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