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Hundreds gathered on Peoria's Riverfront this weekend to show people living with MS they're not alone. The community fundraiser aims to bring in $100,000 for research into the hard-to-diagnose disease.
Researchers discovered why MS kills brain cells, opening a promising new treatment path. The breakthrough identifies DNA damage as the culprit behind neuron loss in the disease.
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows 83% of multiple myeloma patients remained cancer-free for three years using a two-drug immunotherapy combination. The FDA fast-tracked approval in just four months, offering real hope that this once-incurable cancer may now be curable for most patients.
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Scientists discovered that a genetic mutation helping yaks survive at extreme altitudes could lead to treatments for multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. The breakthrough reveals how nature's adaptations might repair damaged nerve cells in people.
A treatment originally designed to fight cancer is now helping people with autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and lupus reclaim their lives. Early trials show patients walking without assistance and living medication-free months after a single treatment.
Cancer researchers are celebrating a major win in the fight against multiple myeloma as death rates decline thanks to breakthrough targeted therapies. Patients diagnosed with this once-deadly blood cancer now have more reasons for hope than ever before.
Researchers discovered a groundbreaking method to monitor Epstein-Barr virus using existing DNA data, opening new paths to understand diseases like multiple sclerosis. The technique transforms ordinary genome databases into powerful tools for fighting chronic illness.
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary platform that can analyze over 100 genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis at once. This breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for thousands living with the unpredictable disease.
Scientists at Monash University discovered a tick protein that blocks two types of immune signals at once, a breakthrough that could lead to more effective treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and other inflammatory diseases. This natural protein works differently than anything found before.
After leading Indiana to its first-ever national championship, quarterback Fernando Mendoza shared an emotional moment with his mother, who has battled multiple sclerosis for 18 years. The star athlete has made his family's unwavering support the cornerstone of his record-breaking season.
Scientists have uncovered how a common virus may cause multiple sclerosis by hijacking immune cells. The breakthrough study of over 600,000 people reveals exactly how Epstein-Barr virus manipulates the body's defenses.
Multiple sclerosis patients switched from powerful medications to gentler oral treatments while staying healthy and cutting infection rates in half. The findings offer hope for personalized care that balances disease control with quality of life.
Scientists discovered that a gene helping yaks survive high altitudes can repair the protective coating around nerves damaged by multiple sclerosis. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for MS and other conditions that currently have no cure.
After decades of failed attempts, Finnish researchers have identified two drug molecules that successfully trigger myelin repair in multiple sclerosis models. Both compounds crossed the blood-brain barrier and worked through entirely different mechanisms to achieve the same remarkable result.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and his brother Alberto created a specialty burger to honor their mother's 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Every sale helps fund MS research, proving college athletes can use their platform for powerful good.
The new number one NFL draft pick skipped the glitzy Pittsburgh ceremony to celebrate at home with his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis. His choice speaks volumes about what matters most.
Fernando Mendoza leads Indiana to the national championship Monday, but the sweetest story isn't on the field. His father never stands during games, choosing to sit beside his wife who has multiple sclerosis.
After years of exhaustion and uncertainty, actress Selma Blair has achieved something remarkable: she's relapse-free from Multiple Sclerosis. For the first time since her 2018 diagnosis, she has the energy to dream about the future again.
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After nearly three decades of living with multiple sclerosis, Ann Romney has overcome debilitating symptoms through alternative therapies and now champions research that could stop MS progression within five years.
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