Multiple sclerosis (MS) is primarily recognised as a chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, yet its impact extends to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which governs vital ...

Share on Pinterest Bacterial imbalance may tell an important story about MS symptom severity, a study in mice suggests. Image credit: Vladimir Godnik/Getty Images. About 2.9 million people worldwide ...

Multiple sclerosis isn’t inherited, but having a family member with the disease can increase your chance of having the condition. While genetics influences your risk, environmental factors also play a ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that prompts the body's immune system to attack myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. This can in turn ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have identified a novel molecular pathway that may link salt intake to MS risk. Ina Peters/Stocksy Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease caused by the ...

Multiple sclerosis can cause neurological changes like weakness and decreased coordination and balance. Changes in the way your body moves may increase the risk of conditions like plantar fasciitis.

A generation ago, most people with multiple sclerosis could expect to rely on walkers and wheelchairs or be limited to their bed within 15 years of diagnosis. Today, UC San Francisco’s discoveries are ...