June 29, 2020

Mindfulness May Ease the Emotional Burden of MS

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 -- Mindfulness training may help counter the thinking and emotional difficulties caused by multiple sclerosis.

In a small test study, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had four weeks of mindfulness training emerged with better emotional control and faster thinking.

June 29, 2020

Icky Prescription: Could Hookworms Help Ease MS?

MONDAY, June 15, 2020 -- In a new trial there are hints, but no proof, that a wriggling intestinal parasite might help fight multiple sclerosis.

The lowly hookworm has for years been proposed as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune disorders.

May 27, 2020

Blood Test Might Predict Worsening MS

THURSDAY, May 21, 2020 -- A new blood test might help doctors predict whether someone's multiple sclerosis may soon get worse.

The test looks for a substance called neurofilament light chain. It's a nerve protein that can be detected when nerve cells die. People with higher levels of it were more likely to have worsening MS effects within the next year.

May 27, 2020

Dirty City Air Might Raise MS Risk

TUESDAY, May 26, 2020 -- Air pollution might increase the risk for multiple sclerosis (MS), Italian researchers report.

They found that in places with low levels of tiny particles of air pollution called particulate matter, the risk for MS was lower than in areas where those levels were high. In urban areas, the risk was 29% higher than in rural areas.