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Breastfeeding does not stop MS relapses
Irish Health
Breastfeeding does not appear to protect against relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS), despite previous research suggesting there may be a protective role, the results of a new study indicate. MS affects the brain and the spinal cord. …
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Cough medicine ingredient may help treat multiple sclerosis
Sacramento Bee
By Bill Lindelof A drug used in over-the-counter cough medicine may treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis — offering inexpensive therapy for a disease with few treatment options, according to UC Davis researchers. In tests using mice, the drug, …
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