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
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
Living with Lupus
There are many ways to manage and treat lupus that help keep symptoms from interfering with daily life
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
Lupus is A Cruel Disease — But Through Living With it, I've Found Balance and Grace
I embrace support, self-care and self-advocacy
FAQs About Lupus
Lupus affects 1.5 million Americans, and 9 out of 10 of them are women. Learn the signs of this tricky autoimmune condition.
Autoimmune Diseases 101
About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women
Living With Lupus
Life with lupus can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease
Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage
Tichina’s Most Important Role
Tichina Arnold became a lupus warrior, after her younger sister, Zenay, was diagnosed with the disease
5 Common Autoimmune Diseases That Affect Women
Rates of autoimmune diseases are climbing, and women are disproportionately affected. Learn more about common autoimmune diseases that affect women.
