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Immune System Genes May Change With the Seasons: Study
TUESDAY, May 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — When the seasons change, your immune system response may also change, British researchers report. These findings might explain why conditions such as...
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MS May Raise Odds for Earlier Death, Study Finds
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People with multiple sclerosis may have twice the risk of dying prematurely compared to people without MS, a new study...
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Evidence Supports Medical Pot for Some Conditions, Not Others
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Medical marijuana can be useful in treating chronic pain, but may be less effective for other conditions, a new analysis...
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Exercise May Help Kids With Multiple Sclerosis
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Children with multiple sclerosis (MS) who exercise have less disease activity than those who don’t, researchers report....
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Women Who Breast-Feed Less Likely to Have MS Relapse: Study
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Breast-feeding exclusively for at least two months may help new mothers with multiple sclerosis (MS) lower their risk of...
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Quitting Smoking After MS Diagnosis May Delay Disease Progression
TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis progresses faster in people who continue to smoke compared to smokers who quit after their diagnosis, a new study finds. “This study...
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Seasonal Melatonin Levels May Affect MS Flare-Ups, Study Says
By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of the hormone melatonin are linked to a lower incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) flare-ups during the...
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Sun Exposure in Teen Years May Delay Onset of MS: Study
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People with multiple sclerosis tend to develop it later if they had regular sun exposure as teenagers, a new study suggests —...
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New MS Drug Yields Mixed Results in Study
By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis patients taking a new drug experienced fewer relapse rates but more side effects than patients...
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Could High-Dose Vitamin D Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis?
Photo: Getty Images By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — High-dose vitamin D appears safe for people with multiple sclerosis, and it may help quiet the immune...
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MS Drug Tied to Higher Risk for Potentially Deadly Brain Virus
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — People with multiple sclerosis who are treated with the drug Tysabri (natalizumab) may have up to a 10 times greater risk for a rare and potentially deadly...
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Heavy Coffee Drinkers Show Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Photo: Getty Images By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) — People who drink a lot of coffee may have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), a new large...
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Low Prenatal Vitamin D Linked to Later MS in Offspring
MONDAY, March 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Children of mothers with too little vitamin D during their pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis when they reach adulthood, a new...
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MS Patients May Be Prone to Other Chronic Illnesses, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, March 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have other chronic health problems than those without the nervous system disorder, a new study...
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Allergy Med Might Also Fight MS-Linked Eye Damage
TUESDAY, April 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — An over-the-counter antihistamine used to fight allergies may have an important new role: reversing the vision loss sometimes caused by multiple sclerosis....
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MS Stem Cell Therapy Succeeds But Poses Risks
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A treatment combining chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant could represent a major advance against aggressive multiple...
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Poor Sleep May Worsen Thinking Problems in MS Patients
MONDAY, June 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report a link between sleep apnea and thinking problems in people suffering from multiple sclerosis. “Since obstructive sleep apnea is a treatable...
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