Vitamin D Levels Linked to Relapses in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study suggests that MS patients who have low levels of vitamin D may have a higher risk of suffering relapses of disease.


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		Famous Faces with Multiple Sclerosis If you have multiple sclerosis, you're in good company! There are many well-known and well-respected people who have been diagnosed with the disease. Can you recognize who does and does not have multiple sclerosis" Take the quiz to find out! True False