Multiple Sclerosis - Page 10

October 24, 2015

Multiple cups of coffee may reduce MS risk, study finds

Consuming multiple cups of coffee a day may reduce an individual’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), found researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  

October 24, 2015

EU regulator warns on possible MS drugs side effects

Europe's drug safety regulator said multiple sclerosis treatments known as interferon beta need stronger label warnings because some patients treated with the drugs have suffered side effects affecting the kidney and other organs.

October 24, 2015

'Shocking' study alters understanding of cerebral palsy

Parents of children with cerebral palsy, take note: Your child's illness may be in the genes.

October 23, 2015

“I’m healthier than I was 10 years ago”: One MS patient-turned-triathlete’s story

In 2008, Aurora Colello was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Since then, she’s done over 21 triathlons and is healthier than ever.

October 23, 2015

Researchers see success in trial for first generic MS drug, paving way for more development

For the first time, a generic version of a popular drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) was found to be safe and effective— which may set precedent for generic drug development for MS patients.

October 23, 2015

Stem cell therapy shows promise for multiple sclerosis

For patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), current treatment options only address early-stage symptoms of the debilitating disease. Now, new research has found a potential treatment that could both stop disease progression and repair existing damage.

September 29, 2015

Ann Romney talks about her battle with MS

Discusses faith, health and politics

November 20, 2014

Vision problems, dizziness may mean multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which a body’s immune cells mistakenly attack myelin — a protective sheath around nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. While symptoms range widely in severity, MS sometimes progresses into a disabling disease, negatively affecting most parts of the body. Over two million people worldwide are believed to have MS. For those afflicted with the disease, MS comes in many forms and affects their health in different ways. Here is a guide to better understanding the nature of MS: