Imagine trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle with hundreds of pieces—only to realize that some are missing, and others don’t quite fit. For decades, that’s how scientists have approached multiple sclerosis, a complex neurological disease that disrupts the body’s communication system and leaves nearly a million Americans navigating symptoms ranging from numbness to paralysis. While …
Christina Applegate, beloved star of “Dead to Me,” has recently opened up about her harrowing battle with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the deep depression it has brought into her life. In a candid episode of the “MeSsy” podcast, which she co-hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate revealed the profound emotional toll that MS has taken on …
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has remained a medical mystery, its origins elusive despite extensive research. This chronic autoimmune disease, which affects nearly a million Americans, gradually strips away the protective covering of nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cognitive decline. Scientists have long suspected that a viral infection might play a role in triggering …