I Lived with Undiagnosed Lupus for Years — Because Doctors Refused to Test Me for It
They didn’t take me seriously until the disease had all but destroyed me
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I Still Live a Full and Active Life with Lupus
My days may look a bit different than I imagined, but my life is filled with joy and purpose
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Todavía disfruto una vida activa y plena con lupus
Mis días pueden ser un poco diferentes de lo que imaginé, pero mi vida está llena de alegría y propósito
Autoimmune Disease & Women
Most people with an autoimmune disease are women. Here’s what you need to know.
The High Cost of Living with Lupus
Lupus can devastate women’s health and finances — particularly for those from marginalized communities
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
Rare Diseases 101
Rare diseases may not be common, but together they affect 1 in 10 Americans. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
POTS Stole My Energy and Everything That Made Me, Me
Now I’m finding ways to feel like myself again
The Importance of Making Obesity Treatment Accessible
Obesity is a growing public health threat, but access to anti-obesity medications and obesity treatment can help make a difference
What Is POTS?
The chronic health condition can make you tired, dizzy and unable to do everyday tasks. Here’s what you need to know.
Family Planning with a Chronic Health Condition
Here’s what you need to know about shared decision-making and questions to ask your healthcare provider about pregnancy when living with a chronic health condition
How MS Affects the Body
MS affects everyone differently and can affect many parts of the body
En qué forma afecta el cuerpo la EM
La EM afecta a cada persona en forma diferente y puede impactar muchas partes del cuerpo
Living with Lupus
There are many ways to manage and treat lupus that help keep symptoms from interfering with daily life
Tips for Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Self-care with MS is as important as medical treatment for MS
Consejos para una vida con esclerosis múltiple (EM)
Los cuidados personales con EM son tan importantes como el tratamiento médico de dicha enfermedad
Inflammation 101
Does alcohol cause inflammation? Does sugar? Learn which foods can cause and prevent inflammation — and how to reduce inflammation in the body.
Try a Sleep Tracker for Better Health
Discover a world of sleep tracking devices outside the typical smartwatch
Clinically Speaking: Importance of Clinical Trials in Lupus Research
Anca Askanase, M.D., answers our questions about why clinical trials are so important for treating lupus