Many people notice menstrual cycle changes after receiving an MS diagnosis. This could be due to stress over MS symptoms, which can intensify during menstrual periods. MS medications can also cause ...

Since revealing her diagnosis in late 2018, Selma Blair has solidified herself as an inspirational and realistic representation of life with multiple sclerosis—a chronic disease that, as Selma bravely ...

Many people with MS experience weight gain due to reduced energy levels or treatment side effects. Low impact exercises and dietary changes may help manage weight fluctuations. Many people with ...

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), a question may lurk in the back of your mind: Will this disease take years off my life? The answer is a mixed bag, experts say. While it’s true that the average ...

MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. When you have MS, your immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, and this can lead to ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) happens when your immune system attacks myelin, the sheath around your nerve cells. Without this outer shell, your nerves become damaged and cause communication problems ...

Preschool teacher turned YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel taught an internet troll an important lesson about body-shaming. “Finishing my second masters in education while someone comments I’ve gained ...

In multiple sclerosis, or MS, your immune system attacks myelin, the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. This causes scar tissue (sclerosis, also called plaque or lesions) to form ...