Health News

Incontinence in MS Women Increasing
Many women do not seek medical care for urinary incontinence as they may not feel like it is a priority medical issue or they may feel too embarrassed to address it. Addressing the problem can help patients improve their quality of life, especially for those who are living with other medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
Looking at a Common MS Treatment
Providing patients with realistic expectations of their treatment is important. How do both patients and doctors understand  the effectiveness of the most widely prescribed multiple sclerosis medication, interferon beta?
Brain Salt Level May Indicate MS Stage
Predicting the course of multiple sclerosis (MS) is difficult. New patients are often confused about what to expect from their condition. The good news is you may be able to predict the stage of the disease based on levels of sodium found on the brain.
Relax to Prevent MS Progression
Headaches, muscle tension, pain, fatigue and anxiety are all signs that stress is working over your body. We know that managing our stress levels is important, but for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, it may be key to halting the disease’s progression.
Botox Considered as MS Tremor Treatment
Tremors in the upper limbs are a major concern for two-thirds of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients as they can contribute to disability and are considered by to be one of the most difficult symptoms to treat.
TV Star Jack Osbourne Has Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne , the 26-year old reality TV star whose teenage antics on The Osbournes jump-started his acting career, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Cannabis: An Infamous Treatment
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be both painful, crippling and difficult to treat. But medical marijuana may provide some relief.
MS Patients Should Evaluate Unproven Treatments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of possible risks associated with liberation therapy, an unproven multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment.
Caring for Hispanics With MS
Multiple sclerosis is hard on everyone who has the disease. But new research finds that some are worse off than others.
The More, the Merrier… Down the Road? - EMBARGOED 7-Mar-2012 16:00 ET
Having many children may wear you out, but some unexpected health benefits have been linked to having multiple pregnancies - a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis.