Multiple Sclerosis

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For years, British politicians have struggled to form a coherent set of policies around cannabis use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Britain moves closer to legalizing medicinal use of cannabis

But the review will not consider legalizing the drug for recreational purposes.

04 Jul 2018 1:59 PM

Shoemakers are known to be at a higher risk of the condition due to chemicals in polish (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals in paint put people at higher risk of crippling nerve disorder

People with genes that expose them to such conditions are seven times more likely to be affected by these solvents.

04 Jul 2018 12:35 PM

Team of researchers in Brazil has tried out the stimulation therapy on men with impotence who did not get better taking drugs like Viagra. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zapping man's private parts with electric current could cure erectile dysfunction

Tests revealed men with performance problems in the bedroom got their sex drive back after just a few weeks of treatment.

05 Jun 2018 12:26 PM

The digestive system is crammed with trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that help process food. (Photo: Pixabay)

A healthy digestive system could do wonders!

Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease throughout the body.

03 May 2018 5:27 PM

Disorders of the immune system lead to various diseases from allergy and type I diabetes to more dangerous autoimmune diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Laser-based saliva test to help diagnose diseases early

The proteins in the liquid scatter the light, which is registered by the detector.

23 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare, disabling autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eye and balance exercises may ease multiple sclerosis symptoms

Multiple sclerosis can lead to fatigue, pain, vision loss and impaired coordination and motor skills.

19 Feb 2018 10:29 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Blood test may detect multiple sclerosis: study

University of Huddersfield researchers made the discovery.

15 Dec 2017 6:18 PM

Vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of dementia, says study

Find out more.

28 Nov 2017 12:10 PM

Sclerosis drug, a new weapon against superbugs

The discovery also opens up for a new view of multiple sclerosis.

24 Nov 2017 3:30 PM

Targeting this protein may help treat multiple sclerosis

Here's what researchers discovered.

03 Nov 2017 9:20 AM

Having MRI findings of MS without any symptoms of the disease has been termed radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) (Photo: AFP)

MRI scans can help spot multiple sclerosis risk in children

The study by researchers from Yale University in the US showed that the MRIs can reveal changes in the brain.

15 Oct 2017 7:42 PM

According to study women are at a 43 percent higher risk of developing MS if they have vitamin D deficiency (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D deficiency in women may cause MS

Research shows measuring vitamin D levels helps identify one’s risk, and healthy amount of vitamin is key towards protection against MS.

14 Sep 2017 10:01 AM

Researchers said that the study does not prove that breastfeeding is responsible for the reduced risk of MS; it only shows the association (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding reduces risk of MS

According to researchers, breastfeeding is shown to reduce risk of multiple sclerosis.

17 Jul 2017 8:51 AM

The research may help recognise if Prodrome can help identify the early symptoms.for multiple sclerosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Body shows signs of multiple sclerosis years before it affects

It shows signs at least five years before it affects the body

21 Apr 2017 11:53 AM

When Olly Murs’ mum neared ‘breakdown’

Vickylynn said that she was heart broken when Ben decided to disown their family.

17 Jan 2017 12:35 AM

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