Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can cause fatigue, trouble with balance and coordination, muscle weakness, and vision problems. Having MS doesn’t ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study reports that starting treatment at the first signs of MS symptoms could help slow disease progression. Jennifer Blount/Getty Images A recent study finds getting ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A study examined the effects of exercise in 3,000 patients with MS for up to 15 years. More physical activity ...

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 ...

Panelists discuss how progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) represents a distinct pathological process involving smoldering inflammation and neurodegeneration that drives disability in ...

An experimental drug can help patients with advanced multiple sclerosis delay the progressive disability that comes with their disorder, a new clinical trial suggests. The drug, tolebrutinib, delayed ...

In a significant advance for multiple sclerosis (MS) research, a new study has uncovered a potential link between certain initial symptoms and long-term disability outcomes. The research, published in ...

Higher consumption of oily fish such as tuna and salmon or lean fish like cod and perch is associated with a reduced risk for disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new ...

Some treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) help ease day-to-day symptoms, while others can help control an attack (relapse). Other medicines are designed to limit further damage to the nervous system ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary. People with MS symptoms that prevent them from working and doing other everyday tasks can often qualify for disability benefits and services. Multiple ...

People who start taking medication soon after the first signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may have a lower risk of disability later, according to a study published in the July 19, 2023, online issue of ...