Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the immune system that affects several body systems simultaneously. READ MORE
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What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus
What is it like to live with lupus? In this post, I’m going to share what it was like to be in the depths of my sickness with lupus. I’ll paint a picture of what it was like to be incredibly, chronically ill.
Who Is At Risk For Lupus?
Studies find race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune disease.
The Skinny on Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs
Why are people microdosing weight-loss drugs? Here’s what you need to know.
My Ear Infection Turned Out to Be a Rare Disease
I was treated for an ear infection — then cancer — before I was finally diagnosed with a rare disease called IgG4-RD
I Won Three Olympic Gold Medals All While Keeping My Sjögren’s Disease a Secret from the Sports World
Now my goal is to tell as many people as I can to raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease
Rare Diseases 101
Rare diseases may not be common, but together they affect 1 in 10 Americans. Here’s what you need to know.
Hypothyroidism Caused Serious Problems for My Body and My Mind
I didn’t know my thyroid could have such a big impact on my health overall
Why Are Women of Color More at Risk for Lupus?
Women make up 9 out of 10 lupus cases. And women of color — especially Black women — are more likely to suffer from this autoimmune disease.
¿Por qué las mujeres de color tienen más riesgo de lupus?
Las mujeres tienen una incidencia de 9 de cada 10 casos de lupus, pero las mujeres de color, especialmente las mujeres de raza negra, son más propensas a padecer este trastorno autoinmunitario
Continuous Glucose Monitors Go OTC
Here’s what you need to know about the recent FDA decision to make continuous glucose monitors easier for anyone to get
It Wasn’t Just a Pain in the Neck. It Was Fibromyalgia.
After years of chronic pain, I finally found answers. Now I’m helping others find relief.
The Promise of Prescription Digital Therapeutics
Here’s what you need to know about this emerging trend in healthcare
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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