Having a second autoimmune disease does not accelerate disability progression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a large single-center study. Among 1,230 MS patients followed over time, those living with an additional autoimmune condition that doesn’t affect the nervous system reached disability milestones at the same rate…
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The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) will host its 12th annual Improving Lives Benefit on May 7, bringing the multiple sclerosis (MS) community together to raise funds and recognize advocates and innovators working to improve care and support. The fundraiser will take place at the Switch…
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The amount of sugar in the brain plays a key role in governing the activity of oligodendrocytes, the brain cells responsible for making the protective myelin coating around nerve fibers, according to a study done in mice and cell models. The findings could have important implications for understanding diseases…
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivered in person, online, or by telephone, can ease depression in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) within about two months, but diminishing benefits over time show that follow-up sessions may be needed, according to a meta-analysis of multiple studies. “This recommendation aims to serve as…
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Eating greater amounts of ultra-processed foods is significantly linked to a higher likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in childhood or adolescence, a new study that used data from Canada and the U.S. has found. In fact, according to the researchers, each additional 10% consumption of such foods —…
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