| Staying Sun Safe – 10 Truths About UV Radiation |
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Many people with lupus experience photosensitivity – sensitivity to the sun that can cause increased disease activity. With summertime upon us and more activities happening outdoors, it’s important to know the facts about UV radiation and sun exposure.
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| Help end lupus as a Champion for Hope! |
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| Young Researchers Making Progress |
Each year the Foundation awards grants to six young lupus researchers through a crucial program for growing the lupus research field. Recently, the 2018 grant recipients shared how this award has supported their career ambitions.
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| Actor Brings Lupus to Life on Film |
Actor Kazy Tauginas’s mom was diagnosed with lupus before he was born. As Kazy pursued his acting career, he knew that he needed to use his voice and talent to raise lupus awareness. That’s why he created the short film Standing Eight.
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| Watch The Expert Series and Increase Your Lupus Knowledge |
Subscribe to the Expert Series and stay up to date on empowering presentations from leading lupus experts on a variety of topics on living well with lupus.
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| New Study: Link Between Fatty Acid Consumption and Disease Activity |
Fatty acids, which can have pro- and anti-inflammatory effects, can influence lupus disease activity depending on the types that are consumed.
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| June is Men’s Health Month – Learn How Lupus Affects Men |
Men represent approximately 10% of all people with lupus. Learn how lupus affects men differently than women, including symptoms and support.
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| Lupus Warrior Runs to Give Back to Lupus Research |
Kelly started half marathons by walking. This month she ran her 35th half marathon and first race with Team Make Your Mark to give back in a unique way.
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| Research Suggests that a Bone Protein Offers Insight into Disease Activity |
Osteopontin, a protein present in the bone and other tissues, was found to reflect lupus disease activity and renal involvement in a new study.
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Whether you’re a lupus warrior, family member or friend – you can bring meaning to your miles with Team Make Your Mark.
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| “Information and awareness are so important with this disease. Excellent article. After all these years I still learned something new”
-Whitney B., Facebook comment on a Resource Center article about preventing flares.
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Lupus Foundation of America
2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-349-1155 | Fax: 202-349-1156 | info@lupus.org
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research,education, support and advocacy. |
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