Over the last 25 years, the scientific community has made significant advancements in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), which have helped transform what it means to live with the disease. A deeper ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling condition that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and body. It’s largely thought to occur when the ...

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 ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It can cause diverse symptoms. In many cases, MS is progressive. That means ...

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 ...

Relapses may be related to seasonal changes. For example, sunnier months mean more exposure to vitamin D, and more vitamin D means a better-functioning immune system. Some experts theorize that heat ...