February 24, 2017 News by Patricia Inacio, PhD #ACTRIMS2017 – There is Increased Evidence Linking Viruses to MS Risk Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be caused by genetic factors, but environmental cues are increasingly recognized to have an impact on disease onset and development. One environmental factor suggested to play a role in MS is infectious agents, such as viruses. Now, different teams of scientists have explored the…
December 5, 2016 News by Joana Fernandes, PhD Low Vitamin D Levels at Birth May Influence MS Risk in Adults, Study Suggests The risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life may be higher for babies born with low levels of vitamin D, according to a new study in the journal Neurology. The study, “Neonatal Vitamin D Status And Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis – A Population-Based Case-Control Study,” was…
March 4, 2016 News by Charles Moore Risk of Developing MS May Be Reduced by Drinking Lots of Coffee, Study Says A new research study published online in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry suggests that drinking six cups of coffee a day could lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). The researchers said the neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of caffeine in coffee may explain why drinking a…
