Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is not a formal symptom of lupus, but it may develop from related factors like medication use, other autoimmune processes in the body, and hormonal changes.

Dermatomyositis and lupus are autoimmune conditions that may share symptoms like skin rashes, muscle weakness, and chronic inflammation. Dermatomyositis may involve lung complications and skin ...

This, and the fact that lupus in anyone is difficult to diagnose, can mean that late-onset lupus is not diagnosed right away. It is often misdiagnosed as drug-induced SLE or a different rheumatic ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus commonly presents as a rash. The rashes are caused by inflammation from the immune system fighting the body. Systemic lupus erythematosus, more commonly known as lupus ...

By providing insights into the cellular processes behind that lessened protection, the new study published in Nature Immunology, highlights that lupus patients may require tailored vaccination ...

Exposure to Stress During Early Pregnancy Affects Offspring Into Adulthood Jan. 22, 2025 — Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of ...

It’s hard to know when you're least likely to become pregnant. Having sex when you think it’s a "safe" time (called fertility awareness) can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Pregnancy is most likely to ...

January is Mental Wellness Month! We asked Heather Rose Artushin, a licensed clinical social worker, to share information and insights into understanding and protecting your mental health when you ...

As a pregnant person’s body changes, getting quality rest can be difficult — but sleeping with a pregnancy pillow or body pillow can go a long way toward easing discomfort brought on by ...

Current treatment options for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) consists of glucocorticoids, antimalarials, immunosuppressives, and a few biologics, approved or of 'off-label'. Through judicious ...