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Vitamin D Levels Linked to Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 07:26:28 +0000

A new study suggests that MS patients who have low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk of suffering relapses of disease.

Warmer Weather May Affect MS Patients’ Thinking

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:46 +0000

Scientists at the Kessler Foundation have found that multiple sclerosis patients have more trouble remembering, processing information, and learning in warm weather.

MS Linked to Brain Chemical Deficiency in New Study

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:46 +0000

Scientists say multiple sclerosis appears to reduce levels of a neurotransmitter that helps prevent stress and inflammation in the brain.

Low Vitamin D, Sunlight Levels Linked to MS Risk

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:46 +0000

Researchers say increasing sun exposure and having higher vitamin D levels may help protect people from developing multiple sclerosis.

Scientists Find ‘Turn Off Switch’ for Autoimmune Disease

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:33:47 +0000

British scientists have identified a protein that may act as a “master switch” for inflammation in the body, a discovery that may play a key role in the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Experimental MS Drug Cuts Relapse by 31 Percent

admin — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:54:03 +0000

An experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis called teriflunomide appears to dramatically cut the risk of relapse.

Meditation May Reduce MS-Related Depression, Fatigue

admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:32:01 +0000

The patients who had the highest levels of fatigue and depression at the study’s start had the most improvement, researchers found.

Medical TV Dramas May Harm Your Mental Health: Study

admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:32:01 +0000

Watching too many TV medical dramas may reduce your satisfaction with life, a small new study suggests.

MS Symptoms Vary With The Season

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:58:37 +0000

The disease’s intensity rose in the summer months, and researchers say that was due to both radiation from sunlight as well as a hotter temperature.

Asthma Drug May Help Treat MS

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:58:36 +0000

Researchers believe the drug works by helping tamp down the overactive immune system.