Smoking was found to be associated with an increased risk of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) among black women, while moderate alcohol consumption significantly reduces the chances of developing the disease, a study reports. These findings are consistent with studies done in other…
“Shots! Shots! Shots! Shots!” The chant is repeated by my squad of friends at the bar. It’s my friend’s birthday and celebrations go hand in hand with alcohol. For many, it’s not a good birthday if you can walk a straight line at the end of the night.
Researchers investigating how diet affects disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, determined via glucocorticoid (GC) treatment, found that dietary vitamin D does not protect against lupus activity while beta-carotene, fatty acid C18:2, and vitamin B6 might have a protective role. Alcohol was also negatively associated with GC treatment, indicating that moderate…