People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have a greatly increased risk of falling and injuring themselves even when they feel they're able to walk normally. Now a team led by scientists from the UNC ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and nerves. It's when the immune system attacks the protective sheath - myelin - that covers nerve fibres and disrupts the ...

New research into the causes of the excessive inflammation that drives multiple sclerosis (MS) has identified a faulty "brake" within immune cells, a brake that should be controlling the inflammation.

Losing balance rarely happens overnight. For many people with multiple sclerosis, it begins as subtle unsteadiness that gradually worsens, affecting daily movement and independence. New research ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may find yourself wondering: How will the disease affect me? How fast will my symptoms progress? Is there anything I can do to slow it down?

That moment when you stand up too quickly and the room seems to spin, or when you feel unsteady walking down stairs, might seem like minor inconveniences. However, balance problems can serve as early ...

Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that impacts the brain and nerves. It occurs when the immune system attacks the protective sheath - myelin - that covers nerve fibres, disrupting ...