Multiple sclerosis isn’t inherited, but having a family member with the disease can increase your chance of having the condition. While genetics influences your risk, environmental factors also play a ...

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) expect to cope with physical challenges like problems with walking or seeing, but the disease's central nervous system damage often causes mental health ...

Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) can be an incredibly complex process for both patients and doctors. With symptoms that often overlap with, or mimic other conditions, making a definitive diagnosis ...

After decades of effort, scientists have made real progress in understanding multiple sclerosis. While researchers long knew it was an autoimmune disorder that damages the myelin sheath that serves to ...

Over 2.3 million people worldwide are living with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), and close to half of those are in the US. Unlike some other debilitating diseases, RMS impacts every patient ...

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have discovered a key determinant of our risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), advancing efforts to prevent and better treat the disease. Researchers ...

Synaptic injury in the IPL of the retina is linked to MS progression, with IPL thickness as a potential biomarker. Hypoxia in MS patients exacerbates inflammation and mitochondrial damage, ...

Researchers have developed a new and unique blood test to measure the immune response to the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) which is the leading risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Their ...

The earliest symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can come and go, which makes them easy to ignore — and makes diagnosing this common neurological disease complicated. That’s why it’s so important to ...

The human body is an intricate network of systems, and central to its operation is the central nervous system (CNS), consisting of the brain and spinal cord—serving as the main command center.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is recognized as one of the most prevalent neurological diseases among young adults, with symptoms typically emerging between ages 20 to 40 years. The condition is ...

Selma Blair is best known for her roles in movies like ‘Cruel Intentions’, but in recent years, she has also become a voice for people living with chronic illness. In 2018, Blair was diagnosed with ...