Dr. Friese is being honored for his pioneering work discovering how inflammation is associated with nerve cell death in multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer ...

Alcohol and MS both affect the central nervous system. Short-term effects of drinking can include balance issues, fatigue, ...

More than 300 members of the Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society met in Birmingham recently for their annual meeting; several of them stayed a few hours longer to ...

SCLEROSIS DAY. IT’S A DAY DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE AND MAKING SURE THAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THE TREATMENTS OUT THERE. HERE TO TALK MORE ABOUT THE DISEASE IS ROBIN NUNLEY FROM THE ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Twelve years ago, a man blinked on camera, and his life hasn't been the same since. Meet Drew Scanlon. He's been known as the Blinking Guy since 2017, when a clip from a live stream ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - March is recognized as multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness month. One woman is shining a light on MS and sharing a message of hope for others. According to the National ...

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) announced a number of new funding opportunities aimed to bolster MS research and training. Support originates both from the Society and outside entities.

National MS Society officials are hopeful the 42nd annual Texas MS 150 will generate about $11.3 million for multiple sclerosis initiatives, turning a weekend ride into the organization’s largest ...

Multiple sclerosis may quietly damage the brain for years before symptoms appear, and scientists can now see it coming.

A previously "hidden" subtype of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)—a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord—has been uncovered. The distinct subtype exhibits "significant cognitive deficits with ...