The virus behind glandular fever, also known as mononucleosis or kissing disease, seems to infect and reprogram immune cells in the body, priming some people to develop the autoimmune condition lupus.

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 ...

Every May, Lupus Awareness Month shines a spotlight on a disease that affects millions worldwide yet remains widely misunderstood. Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system ...

Actress, singer and makeup mogul Selena Gomez has been candid about her experience of living with lupus. Since 2015, Gomez has documented on social media and in interviews the effect the condition has ...

For six years, Ruth Wilson endured a litany of debilitating symptoms – rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain – only to face repeated misdiagnoses or dismissals from medical professionals. Her life ...