Racial discrimination linked to increased inflammation among Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus, study finds

New research from the Black Women’s Experiences Living with Lupus (BeWELL) Study has revealed that racial discrimination is a distinct health threat that heightens the risk of disease among Black Americans. The research, focused on Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an inflammatory autoimmune disease, sheds light on the detrimental effects of psychosocial stress on health and the role of inflammatory mechanisms. The study was published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity.