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    Marijuana Pills and Sprays Alleviate MS Symptoms

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in symptoms such as blurred vision, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, fatigue, and pain. No cure exists for MS, but a new guideline released by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the journal Neurology suggests that medical marijuana pills […] More

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    Birth Control Pills and Obesity May Increase Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects approximately 2.5 million people worldwide. Individuals who are obese and women who use birth control pills may have an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, suggest two new studies to be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease […] More