The Lupus Foundation of America, the national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus, announced the appointment ...

$48.7 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a $400 million increase for the largest source of lupus research funding in the world. The bill also provides a $30 million increase in ...

A recent dual-cohort study has found that Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) is an attainable and effective treatment ...

Contact a Health Education Specialist You can get free individual help and answers by filling out the form below. This information is provided with the understanding that the Lupus Foundation of ...

Experts aren’t sure exactly what causes lupus — a long-term disease that causes inflammation and pain in the body. But we know that having certain risk factors — characteristics that raise your ...

Find out more about lupus: the symptoms, types, causes, and who is at risk for developing this chronic autoimmune disease.

A new study found a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ...

A new study found an association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) use and early and long-term benefits on kidney function in ...

At least 46 drugs currently in use can cause drug-induced lupus. While lupus-inducing drugs are typically those used to treat chronic diseases, no obvious common denominator links the drugs. That said ...

Cheryl Russell of Highland Beach, FL, doesn’t indulge in what she calls “symptom chasing.” After more than three decades with lupus, she refuses to head to the doctor every time she has joint pain or ...

Have you ever wondered how you can help in the fight for better lupus treatment? You don’t have to have a medical degree to get involved in lupus research—you can advance treatment by participating in ...

Is lupus hereditary? Studies strongly suggest that genes are involved in the development of lupus. Get the answers to common questions about lupus and your family.