MS and relationships, we need to talk
October 31, 2016Living with MS isn’t just about the physical symptoms, MS can also impact on one’s psychological well-being. Both the physical and the psychological aspects of MS can intrude into many…read more
General Well Being
Stressful life events and the onset of MS
October 31, 2016There is substantial evidence that stress increases MS disease activity in those with established MS. Some research has shown, for example, that stressful life events, such as the death of…read more
Healthier lifestyle linked to lower disability levels in MS
October 31, 2016There is a great deal of interest in the MS community as to whether taking control of lifestyle factors can change disease outcomes, and there is certainly growing evidence that…read more
Fund Raising walk for MS underway
September 21, 2016Follow Nikki Ladd on her walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise money for MS.read more
Overcoming heat sensitivity
September 5, 2016Our bodies are like an amazing air conditioning unit, and much like an air conditioning unit, it has to be able to sense the temperature and then calculate whether to…read more
What roles can sunshine play in MS risk?
August 20, 2016Interview with Professor Prue Hart from the Telethon Kids Institute, Perth. Prue discusses the role that sunshine can play in the risk of MS.read more
New study confirms differences in gut bacteria in people with MS
July 8, 2016The human gastrointestinal tract is home to thousands of different kinds of bacteria, which are collectively known as the “gut microbiome” or microbiota. These bacteria are important in the digestion…read more
Shining the light on how UV exposure protects against MS
June 26, 2016Sunshine makes most of us feel happier, but there appears to be greater benefits other than just making us feeling good. In moderation, sunlight appears to have health benefits.read more
How vitamin D is involved in multiple sclerosis risk and progression – Interview with Dr Annette Langer-Gould
June 26, 2016Dr Annette Langer-Gould from the Kaiser Permanente Research and the University of Southern California, USA talks about how vitamin D is involved in multiple sclerosis risk and progression.read more
Rebooting immune system provides long term relief for aggressive relapsing MS in Canadian study
June 13, 2016Canadian researchers have published long-term follow-up results from a group of 24 people with aggressive relapsing remitting MS who were treated using Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Treatment (AHSCT) to reboot…read more
Lifestyle factors influence on disease course and disability
June 2, 2016Dr Steve Simpson Jnr, from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, has recently concluded his three year MS Research Australia Fellowship, with valued funding support from MS WA, looking at…read more