Lupus doesn’t have one clear origin. Researchers believe it comes from a complex equation of factors. One part of the equation is your genetic makeup. Another part involves the hormones that regulate ...

People with lupus should have regular evaluations to make sure life-threatening organ involvement is not developing. For individuals with severe organ involvement—such as kidney ...

We asked members of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Medical-Scientific Advisory Council for their suggestions on how to get lupus under control—and keep it that way. As you read through this list of ...

The Lupus Foundation of America works to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy.

We are dedicated to providing support to individuals living with lupus wherever they live through our network of chapters across the country. Find local events, news and more.

As a teenager, there’s a lot you can do to stay on top of your health with lupus. Learning as much as you can about the disease is an important first step. Lupus is a chronic (long-term) disease that ...

Over 55,000 Georgians are living with lupus. Whether you are living with lupus or loving someone with lupus, we are here. All registration pages are open for this year's walk season! Sign up today, ...

Thanks to a broad range of research studies, it’s clear that smoking complicates and accelerates the ill effects of lupus. It can also lower the effectiveness of medications used to treat lupus. More ...

The ALPHA Project: What is it? ALPHA stands for Addressing Lupus Pillars for Health Advancement. The Project is a comprehensive, multi-phase, global consensus initiative aimed not only at identifying ...

Your part of the country is covered by the National Office. Below you’ll find some of the many ways you can find resources, get involved and turn your community into a local force fighting lupus! The ...

The history of lupus can be divided into three periods: classical, neoclassical, and modern. This article concentrates on developments in the present century which have greatly expanded our knowledge ...

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