Let’s jump in: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. The condition occurs when your immune system does not recognize myelin, the fatty white layer coating ...

Millions worldwide suffer from this debilitating disease. Symptoms vary widely, and there’s no known cure. Brain scans are one tool that doctors use to diagnose multiple sclerosis or MS, which impacts ...

Imagine this: You disconnect your cell phone from its charger as you get ready for a busy day. But even though it has been connected all night, the battery is only partially charged. You look at the ...

The central role of Epstein-Barr virus in causing multiple sclerosis is examined to understand how it triggers the disease and presents new opportunities for treatment “Evidence is mounting that you ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is our constant companion, infecting an estimated 90%-95% of adults. Many of us are first infected as children, when the germ may trigger cold and flu symptoms. EBV also ...

Multiple sclerosis, commonly known simply as MS, is one such example. Actress Christina Applegate made headlines in 2021 when she announced on Twitter, now X, that she had the condition. Everclear ...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting auto immune disease. It affects your brain, spinal cord and the optic nerves in your eyes. Our nerves are protected by a fatty material wrapped around them ...

Although multiple sclerosis (MS) and muscular dystrophy (MD) are both debilitating diseases that may seem similar, they are quite different in their cause, the way they affect the body, and how they ...

The exact cause of MS has long eluded scientists, however researchers now feel certain that obese children are more at risk. Markus Scholz/dpa Children who are obese may be at higher risk of being ...

Bipolar disorder appears to be more common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in the general population. MS is an autoimmune condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, damaging nerves ...