Mar. 12, 2025 — Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study has now shown that the ...

Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that is caused by inflammation of the kidneys. It affects up to 60% of people with lupus and usually occurs within 5 years of diagnosis. If left ...

People with lupus are more likely to develop asthma than those without the autoimmune condition. However, the exact association between both conditions is still unclear. Lupus is a chronic ...

Diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus meeting the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology (EULAR/ACR) SLE classification criteria at least 6 months prior to ...

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Selena Gomez previously discussed how her lupus treatment has caused her weight to fluctuate. As social media critics pointed out the actress’ slimmer frame during Sunday’s 2025 SAG Awards ...

Nearly half of the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) received oral glucocorticoids, and the use of increased doses was associated with an elevated risk for complications and ...

The Grammy-award winner was diagnosed with lupus in 2014 Nathan Vinson is the Weekend Audience Editor for PEOPLE.com, where he oversees PEOPLE's social media channels, newsletters and ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes widespread inflammation. It can affect the skin, joints, blood vessels, and multiple organ systems. The exact cause ...