Multiple Sclerosis

Higher vitamin D levels and exposure to sunlight appear to be independently protective against multiple sclerosis, a progressive autoimmune disease that affects around 400,000 Americans.

As one of the most brutally cold winters on record drags on, most of us are pining for summer. But for many patients with multiple sclerosis, hotter temperatures may not be so welcome because they bring worsening symptoms.

Replacing bone marrow with the body’s own stem cells may help patients with aggressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) go for years without seeing their disease progress, a new study shows.

MS patients in a small study who smoked or ingested marijuana regularly for many years were twice as likely as non-users to show significant evidence of cognitive impairment when subjected to a battery of tests that measure thinking skills.

Having a history of mononucleosis and low levels of sun exposure appear to be risk factors for multiple sclerosis.

African-Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be more likely to have low vitamin D levels than African-Americans without the disease.

Leading a stressful life isn't likely to raise the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.

Breastfeeding offers no protection against relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS), a study shows.

People in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) often have low levels of vitamin D and low bone density -- indicating bone thinning -- and thus are at increased risk of suffering fractures, a study shows.

Drugs that slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) offer health gains to some at very high prices, a new study shows.

The number of genes linked to multiple sclerosis or MS is now up to 57, following a large international study of more than 9,000 people with the disease.

Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) for the treatment of certain types of multiple sclerosis (MS) and other inflammatory neurological conditions, including Guillain-Barré syndrome and CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy).

New research may help explain why multiple sclerosis rates have risen sharply in the U.S. and some other countries among women, while rates appear stable in men.

Designer Tommy Hilfiger tackles MS with conviction and style -- in part because his sister, Dorothy, has the disease.

Get the facts on how to manage side effects associated with MS treatment.

How to talk with your doctor when you have questions or concerns about your MS treatment.

Are you dealing with MS relapses? Get tips and support to help you cope with MS flares.

Early treatment can reduce the severity of this debilitating illness. The key? Don’t wait for symptoms to progress

Learning a mind-body technique called “mindfulness meditation” seems to help people with multiple sclerosis cope with the depression, fatigue, and anxiety associated with the disease, a new study indicates.

The FDA today approved Gilenya, the first oral MS drug. The once-daily capsules cut MS relapses and delay disease progression, but up risk of infections and other serious side effects.