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 ...

Genes — which your parents pass down to you — help define your body’s features and traits. And scientists have identified more than 50 genes that are more common in people with lupus. In most cases, ...

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...

Lucille, a 57 years old high school physical education coach, started experiencing a rash on her cheeks and nose. The rash worsened every time she went outside. She had been suffering from joint pain ...

A University of Houston researcher has found a plant-derived compound that shows some promise in combatting the autoimmune disease lupus. Lupus is a progressive, incurable disease that attacks the DNA ...