January 20, 2012: First Test Approved to Help Detect Risk of Rare Brain Infection
Among users of the drug Tysabri

December 30, 2011: Multiple Sclerosis May Cause Changes in Thalamus: Study
Small study finds that MS might reduce volume in area of brain affecting thought process

December 07, 2011: MS May Take a Different Pathway Than Previously Thought
'Outside-in' disease progression could change approach to diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

November 01, 2011: New Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Promising in Early Trial
Experimental drug, ocrelizumab, reduced active brain lesions in study patients

October 17, 2011: Shift Work May Put Teens at Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Disruption of normal sleep cycle at young age could be partly to blame, Swedish researchers say

October 05, 2011: Experimental MS Drug Shows Promise
Oral med reduces attacks, slows progression, researchers say

September 23, 2011: Many Black Men in Cold Climates Lack Vitamin D
Too little of it raises risk of prostate cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases, study says

August 24, 2011: Botox Approved to Treat Urinary Incontinence
Among people with certain neurologic conditions

August 10, 2011: Honing in on the Genetics of MS
Largest study to date spots more than 50 possible culprits in autoimmune disease

July 21, 2011: Are Newer MS Drugs Worth Their High Price Tag?
Effectiveness of biologics varies, and costs can run to $30,000 per year, study authors say

July 06, 2011: Breast-Feeding May Not Protect Moms Against MS Relapse
Research conflicts with previous findings suggesting fewer flare-ups while nursing

June 27, 2011: Pregnancy Safe for Most Women With MS: Study
But researchers advise losing any excess weight before conceiving

May 31, 2011: Stress Doesn't Boost Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Finding can help guide research into causes of the disease, researchers say

May 24, 2011: MS in Blacks Linked to Low Vitamin D
Climate and geography may play a role in low levels, study suggests

April 18, 2011: Can Common Virus, Lack of Sunlight Boost MS Risk?
Preliminary study suggests link to virus behind mononucleosis

April 18, 2011: Health Tip: Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
What they are, and who's more likely to get them

April 11, 2011: New Pill for MS Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
Experimental medication slowed the rate of brain atrophy and disease progression and relapse, study found

March 28, 2011: Medical Marijuana Might Slow Thinking Among MS Patients
Study suggests side effects could sometimes outweigh benefits of pain relief

March 21, 2011: Stem Cell Transplant May Help Aggressive MS: Study
But procedure is too risky, one expert counters

February 27, 2011: Higher Vitamin D Intake Could Cut Cancer Risk
Adults need at least 4,000 IU a day, study suggests

February 17, 2011: Warm Weather May Cloud Thinking in MS Patients
Cognitive functioning better in cooler months, study suggests

February 15, 2011: Study Links MS to Brain Chemical Deficiency
Low levels of noradrenaline may stem from damage to specific area of brain

February 07, 2011: Low Sun Exposure, Vitamin D Levels May Be Tied to MS Risk
But experts caution against going overboard with sun and vitamin supplements

January 31, 2011: New Oral Drugs Hailed for Treating MS
Next step, experts say, is to find ways to repair damage done by the disease

January 18, 2011: Vein-Opening Treatment for MS Stirs Controversy
Preliminary research shows it may reduce fatigue, but intense doubt remains

January 17, 2011: Some Severe MS Flares Helped by Blood Filtering Treatment
But 'plasma exchange' not recommended for more advanced, progressive forms of the disease, new guidelines say

January 05, 2011: Study Sheds Light on Genetic Risk of MS
Women more likely than men to have a gene variation linked to the disease, researchers say

December 08, 2010: How MS Affects Kids May Differ by Race
Problems with language, complex attention occur more often in blacks than whites, study finds

October 14, 2010: Meditation Soothes MS Patients
Study finds mindfulness training is helpful in easing depression, anxiety

October 01, 2010: Health Tip: Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Take steps to stay as healthy as possible

September 23, 2010: Animal Studies Offer Insights Into MS
Scientists eye alternative, 'potentially reversible' source of neural damage

September 22, 2010: FDA Approves 1st Oral Drug to Reduce MS Relapses
Using pill instead of injections could boost treatment, experts say

September 22, 2010: Gilenya Approved for Relapsing MS
Oral drug designed to slow progressive disability

September 13, 2010: Common Asthma Drug Could Speed MS Treatment
Adding albuterol to standard medicine seems to help patients faster, study finds

September 01, 2010: Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People
Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

August 30, 2010: Multiple Sclerosis Changes With the Seasons
MRI-detected brain lesions more common in spring, summer, study finds

August 24, 2010: Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills

July 07, 2010: Brain Changes in MS May Spur Depression
Scans showed shrinkage in areas related to mood, memory, researchers say

June 14, 2010: New Clues to Preventing Memory Loss From MS
Mentally active lifestyle can help preserve brain function, researchers say

June 11, 2010: FDA Panel Endorses 1st Oral Drug for Multiple Sclerosis
But concerns about side effects led experts to vote for post-market study of lower-dose pill

June 10, 2010: Eye Exam May Someday Spot Multiple Sclerosis
Thinning retina can signal onset, but routine test is a long way off, researchers say

May 10, 2010: Genetic Variants Tied to MS, Study Finds
Study of Sardinians confirms previous research done in mice

April 29, 2010: Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Adequate vitamin D in months before birth could be key, Australian study suggests

April 28, 2010: Twins Study Points to Environmental Cause for MS
With near-identical DNA, why does one twin get the illness while the other does not?

April 16, 2010: Cholesterol Drugs May Slow MS
Fewer brain lesions developed in patients taking Lipitor than placebo, researchers say

April 14, 2010: Treatment Eases Involuntary Laughing, Crying Tied to Alzheimer's, MS
Calming the condition can greatly improve patients' quality of life, experts note

April 08, 2010: Vaccine Reverses Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
More studies needed to see if it can benefit people with the disease

April 07, 2010: Smoking May Boost MS Risk in Some
Those with high levels of Epstein-Barr antibodies double their chances if they smoke, study found

March 29, 2010: Discovery May Lead to Better Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
Lab study sheds light on why the most common drug may not work for all patients

February 26, 2010: Reading Remediation Seems to Rewire the Brain
Study findings could have implications for autism, stroke and other conditions