MS Society Stratford-upon-Avon & District Branch

19/06/2026

The MS Frontiers meeting for 2026 is over. 200+ leading MS researchers came together to share their latest work. find out more here.

19/06/2026

Ben Hofmeister explains why being prepared for the stress of MS may help to manage it.

Columnist Ben Hofmeister says being cool under fire came from good military training, but he wasn't prepared to manage the stress of MS.

19/06/2026

Greater Antrim MS society has expressed its thanks to everyone who donated during the Carrick Tribute Fest in May.

The Greater Antrim MS Society has expressed its sincere thanks to everyone who donated during Carrick Tribute Fest on May 23 and 24.

19/06/2026

Many people who live with MS had never heard of biosimilars according to a new study that points to critical gap in Nurse led education.

Italian study finds most MS patients start biosimilars unaware, exposing education gaps and highlighting MS nurses as key to boosting trust and uptake.

19/06/2026

MS relapses rare after age 60 whether DMT's continued or stopped.

MS relapse risk was low after age 60 whether patients continued or stopped DMTs, but MRI changes were more common than expected.

19/06/2026

Veteran battling MS spends nights in car while working in Swindon.

Fraser Tennant, who was medically discharged from the Armed Forces in 2023, has been living out of his vehicle since March while employed at Thermo Fisher in Swindon. The veteran's situation came to light after he appealed for help on social media, prompting newly elected Reform UK councillor and

19/06/2026

Researchers identify new therapeutic targets to combat MS progression.

Researchers have identified six key proteins that could be targeted to combat MS progression, and potential drugs that could be repurposed.

19/06/2026

A study suggests that teenagers who eat a healthy diet face less risk of later MS.

Eating a healthy diet, especially one rich in dairy, during a person's adolescent years may help reduce the odds of developing late-onset MS.

19/06/2026

Selma Blair talks about how she felt isolated after diagnosis until she met a new friend also battling MS.

Actress Selma Blair, 59, reflects on the overwhelming early days of her MS diagnosis and the crucial support she received from a friend-of-a-friend who also lived with the disease.

19/06/2026

MRI Study finds evidence of ongoing neurodegeneration in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, especially the optic nerves and spinal cord. These attacks, also known as flare-ups or relapses, can lead to blindness, paralysis, chronic pain and lasting neuro...