Mediterranean diet linked to lower disability risk in people with MS
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(Becky Upham/ Everyday Health) — People with multiple sclerosis who followed a Mediterranean diet were more likely to experience less disability than people who did not, according to a new study, published October 13 in Multiple Sclerosis Journal.

These findings add to the accumulating evidence that diet is important  …

Link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis is a crucial discovery
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(Michael S. Levin/ The Conversation) — Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with 250 out of every 100,000 people affected.

MS is an autoimmune disease in which elements of the immune system that are designed to protect us — white blood cells and antibodies — instead begin to damage  …

Strongest evidence yet that MS is caused by Epstein-Barr virus
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(Michael Le Page/ New Scientist) — It has long been suspected that the common Epstein-Barr virus can trigger multiple sclerosis (MS). Now, a study of 10 million military personnel in the US has shown that virtually every case of MS is preceded by infection with the virus. The finding suggests a vaccine against the Epstein-Barr   …