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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Decoding the First Clues of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects people in different ways. Its early signs vary widely, making it challenging to predict how the disease will progress. Some individuals experience vision problems, while others might feel weakness or unusual sensations in their limbs. This variatio

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

A Quick Check for the Brain: Testing Speed in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a tricky condition. It can slow down how quickly the brain works. To measure this, scientists made a new test. It's called the Auditory Test of Processing Speed, or ATOPS for short. This test is special. It doesn't rely on sight. It also doesn't test other brain functions. It j

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Breaking Through: New Hope in the Fight Against Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a tough cancer to beat. It's sneaky, it comes back often, and it gets resistant to treatments. But in the last 20 years, scientists have been working hard to find new ways to fight it. They've come up with some pretty cool stuff. There are new drugs that target specific parts of

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

How Gut Bacteria and Fats Might Be Linked to Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's like a puzzle with many pieces, and one of those pieces might be the bacteria living in our guts. These tiny organisms, known as gut microbiota, play a big role in how our bodies handle fats, like cholesterol an

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Oct 23 2025HEALTH

Boosting Balance: How Brain Stimulation and Training Help MS Patients

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can make it hard to keep your balance. A recent study looked at how brain stimulation and balance exercises can help. The study involved 57 people with MS. They were split into three groups. One group got brain stimulation on the cerebellum, another on the DLPFC, and the last

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Oct 20 2025HEALTH

Games for Good Health: How Board Games Boost Well-Being

Board games are not just for fun. They are now being used in healthcare to teach, diagnose, and even treat patients. This is not a new idea, but it is becoming more popular. The games are being used for people of all ages, from kids to seniors. For older adults, board games can help keep their mind

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis in Transgender and Gender-Diverse People

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition. It affects people in different ways. But what about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people with MS? This group is often overlooked in research. Yet, they face unique challenges. TGD people with MS may undergo gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAH

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Path from MGUS to Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a serious blood cancer. It often starts from a condition called MGUS. MGUS is usually harmless. But sometimes, it can turn into multiple myeloma. Researchers wanted to find out why this happens. They looked at data from many people. They found that certain health conditions can

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Jul 11 2025HEALTH

How Education and Lifestyle Influence Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a complex condition that varies greatly among individuals. Recent discussions have focused on whether education and lifestyle choices play a role in shaping how MS progresses. Education might indirectly impact MS. People with higher education levels often adopt healthi

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

How AI is Helping Doctors Spot MS Earlier

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky disease. It messes with the brain and nerves. It can cause big problems if not caught early. Doctors use MRI scans to find MS. But telling MS apart from other brain issues is hard. AI is stepping in to help. A new tool uses deep learning to look at MRI scans. It

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