‘Forever chemicals’ linked to devastating, lifelong condition
The news just keeps getting worse for “forever chemicals.” These man-made substances — designed to repel oil, water…
Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: New research reveals that when gut bacteria closely resemble the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, the…
Country music star battling incurable disease has ‘hit a rough patch’
Country music star Clay Walker has been open with fans about his long battle with multiple sclerosis, and…
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But…
Why autoimmune diseases mostly strike women and are often misdiagnosed
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But…
Oral Bacteria May Drive Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Scientists have found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a distinctly imbalanced oral microbiome—marked by a…
First Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Found Years Before Symptoms
Summary: Researchers have traced the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), showing that the immune system begins attacking…
Factors influencing employment and absenteeism in working age people with multiple sclerosis
Study design and participants After local ethical approval, a convenience sample of 119 pwMS, 65 women and 54…
Compound Could Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Researchers have identified two compounds capable of repairing the protective myelin sheath damaged by multiple sclerosis, a…
Are the signs there 15 years before onset?
Share on PinterestSubtle signs of multiple sclerosis may appear more than a decade before onset, recent research suggests.…
Subtle Symptoms That Appear Years Before Diagnosis
It’s easy to assume that you’d know when you’re dealing with a disease as serious as multiple sclerosis.…
Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis
Key Questions Answered Q: How early can signs of multiple sclerosis appear?A: The study found increased healthcare usage…