MS in the Media - 28 August 2020
22 - 28 August 2020
These are links to recent news stories about multiple sclerosis that may be of interest to people affected by MS in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them.
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Obesity and smoking add to MS risk
Being obese as a child raises the risk of developing MS according to UK research. Childhood obesity is projected to contribute up to 10 per cent of overall risk of MS by 2025 and is rising. Smoking also contributes 10% to the risk of MS
Source: iNews
Source: Queen Mary University of London
MS Trust link: Causes of MS
Differences between relapses in children and adults
People with MS aged younger than 18 have more relapses but recover more quickly and more fully than adults with MS, according to a US study
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Childhood MS
MS Trust link: Relapse
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David Martin appointed Chair of the Neurological Alliance
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The MS Trust is delighted to announce that CEO David Martin, has been voted in as Chair of the Neurological Alliance.
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