Teenage Obesity Increases Lupus Risk

Angie Davidson

29 October 2018

USA

A recent analysis of the Black Women's Health Study shows that obesity as a teenager may be associated with increased risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in adulthood.

Angie Davidson

7 June 2018

USA

Obesity in Women Worsens Lupus, Increases Depression, Pain and Fatigue, Study Finds

Angie Davidson

7 June 2018

USA

Obesity in Women Worsens Lupus, Increases Depression, Pain and Fatigue, Study Finds

Obesity in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is linked to worse disease activity, increased depression symptoms, and higher burden of pain and fatigue, a study reports.