Multiple sclerosis, commonly known simply as MS, is one such example. Actress Christina Applegate made headlines in 2021 when she announced on Twitter, now X, that she had the condition. Everclear ...

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is our constant companion, infecting an estimated 90%-95% of adults. Many of us are first infected as children, when the germ may trigger cold and flu symptoms. EBV also ...

WASHINGTON — Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into ...

The exact cause of MS has long eluded scientists, however researchers now feel certain that obese children are more at risk. Markus Scholz/dpa Children who are obese may be at higher risk of being ...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a long-lasting auto immune disease. It affects your brain, spinal cord and the optic nerves in your eyes. Our nerves are protected by a fatty material wrapped around them ...

An estimated 2.8 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). This autoimmune condition is the result of the immune system damaging parts of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease) are both diseases that affect your central nervous system. While they have some overlapping symptoms, ...

Some research suggests that people with multiple sclerosis are at a higher risk of atherosclerosis. An increased risk hasn’t been established, and we don’t know how MS might increase the risk. Having ...