Multiple Sclerosis

Shanel Gamboa Pregnancy

A nurse learned she was pregnant and had MS on the same day. An advanced therapy helps her thrive

The risk factors for multiple sclerosis are complex – even sunlight may play a role

vitamin D and MS

With $10 million gift, Penn Medicine establishes Colton Center for Autoimmunity

Wherry Penn Autoimmunity

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines still effective in people with MS despite diminished antibody response

Children's Health

Rutgers' dedicated pediatric multiple sclerosis program only one in New Jersey

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Scientists link ancient viruses to the chronic inflammation causing multiple sclerosis

Doctor talking to a patient

Alternative Medicine

Amid shifting attitudes on medical marijuana, baby boomers are big buyers

Carroll - Seniors using Medical Marijuana

Alternative Medicine

Medical marijuana and CBD are taking off: Can it help you?

Carroll - Medical marijuana and CBD products.

Fitness studio in Manayunk hosting fundraiser for National MS Society

Never Give Up Training fitness studio in Manayunk

Life interrupted: Facing chronic illness in your 20s and 30s

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Pennsylvania hospital apologizes for telling patients to get care somewhere else

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MS patient finally gets meeting with Toomey's office to discuss ACA repeal

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MS patient to Toomey: Let me enlighten you about need for affordable health care

Cherry Hill Free Clinic

This Cherry Hill clinic provides free services to uninsured men – and hopes to change male...

HIV Kidney Donations

Access to donor kidneys, livers to widen as HHS approves transplants between people with HIV

Earbuds hearing loss

Earbuds can damage kids' hearing if they listen too loud for too long

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How to enroll in an Independence Blue Cross health insurance plan

Yo-Yo Effect Dieting

Why is it so easy to regain weight after losing it? New research sheds light on the 'yo-yo effect'

Music Mood Booster

Music can help improve mental health, but the reason for this remains a mystery

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