What Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which occurs when the body attacks healthy cells and tissues. As a result, various body parts - including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs - can become inflamed and damaged. Lupus comes in a variety of forms. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is...

Every year on October 20, the world commemorates World Osteoporosis Day. The day is observed to raise awareness about osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, increasing the likelihood of a fracture. On October 20, 1996, the National Osteoporosis Society...

World Arthritis Day, or WAD, is an annual global awareness day held on October 12th. WAD aims to raise awareness of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, also known as RMDs, among all audiences worldwide. What Is A Joint, Exactly? A joint is formed when two or...