Lupus affects women at disproportionately high rates— roughly 9 out of 10 patients are female —and research consistently ...

Dec. 18, 2025 -- At least 1.5 million people in the United States are living with lupus, a chronic and often misunderstood autoimmune disease. What are the most common myths about lupus – and who does ...

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Lupus is often marked by flares, which is when symptoms are usually more obvious.

Individuals with lupus may be at a higher risk of developing interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, and pressure in the bladder. Interstitial cystitis, also ...

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus, a.k.a. lupus, is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs. It can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, ...