People with multiple sclerosis can show signs of something wrong five years before the onset of disease, much earlier than previously thought, according to a new analysis of health records from people ...

—Mayo Clinic investigators assessed the effect of reproductive history—including number of pregnancies and age at menopause--on the development of progressive MS in women. Share on Facebook. Opens in ...

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders ...

We know so much more about multiple sclerosis (MS) than we used to. But one important theme is that we’ve become much better at treating the relapsing form of this disease and changing its natural ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the disruption of nerve signals and various ...

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 ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. The body mistakenly attacks and damages the protective ...

Both Guillain-Barré syndrome and multiple sclerosis involve an autoimmune attack on the nervous system. Guillain-Barré syndrome affects the peripheral nervous system, while multiple sclerosis impacts ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways Early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) can include blurry vision, muscle weakness, dizziness, and fatigue.Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is ...

People typically develop multiple sclerosis between ages 20 and 40, but late-onset MS affects those 50 years and older. Your doctor can best diagnose and advise on possible treatments, such as ...