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MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

MS: Common herpesvirus variant raises risk

New research distinguishes between two similar variants of the human herpesvirus 6 and finds that one variant significantly increases the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Share on PinterestScientists have linked the Epstein-Barr virus (depicted here) with MS. MS is an autoimmune condition that affects around 400,000 people in the United States and 2.5 million […]

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Study shows the progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed

Study shows the progression of multiple sclerosis can be slowed

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is difficult to diagnose, and, as yet, it has no cure. However, according to new research, it may be possible to slow its progression without some of the health risks associated with current treatments. Share on PinterestNew research in mice shows a mechanism through which it is possible to slow MS. MS […]

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MS: Paleo diet may reduce fatigue by improving cholesterol

MS: Paleo diet may reduce fatigue by improving cholesterol

New research investigates the effect of following a Wahls paleo diet on fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS). A diet rich in vegetables, fruit, meat, and fish may improve fatigue in MS. According to some estimates, at least two-thirds of people with MS experience debilitating fatigue as part of their condition. There are many possible explanations […]

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Rejuvenating brain stem cells may hold key to future MS treatments

Rejuvenating brain stem cells may hold key to future MS treatments

Scientists have found a way to make older brain stem cells in rats more youthful. The discovery could lead to improved treatments for aging-related diseases that degrade the brain and nervous system. Researchers managed to rejuvenate stem cells, inching closer to more effective treatments for MS. The research concerns oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs), which are […]

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Could activating these immune cells protect against MS?

Could activating these immune cells protect against MS?

In multiple sclerosis, overactive inflammatory immune cells destroy the tissue that surrounds and insulates the nerves. Now, new research in mice reveals that activating a different group of immune cells could potentially counteract the destructive autoimmune reaction. Researchers focused on the role of a single type of T cell in triggering MS. Researchers at Stanford […]

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What to know about MS fatigue

What to know about MS fatigue

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What are the best exercises for MS?

What are the best exercises for MS?

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How childhood viral infections may later drive multiple sclerosis

How childhood viral infections may later drive multiple sclerosis

Childhood viral infections that reach the brain may prime it for the development of autoimmune conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, later in life — this is what a recent study that scientists conducted in mice seems to suggest. Could viral infections that occur during childhood ‘pave the way’ for MS later in life? Recent research […]

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What to know about MS in children

What to know about MS in children

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that can severely damage nerves throughout the body. Symptoms tend to worsen, and as the disease progresses, it can cause impaired speech and motor skills. Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to significant difficulties in performing daily tasks and can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. There is no […]

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What to know about surgery for MS

What to know about surgery for MS

Multiple sclerosis attacks the protective coating around the nerves throughout the body, including those in the brain. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease, which means that it typically becomes worse over time. As it progresses, a person often notices their movement, speech, and other bodily functions becoming impaired. Eventually, these impairments can become life-altering. According […]