Sun exposure, vitamin D may lower risk of multiple sclerosis

Monday, February 7, 2011 - 23:30 in Health & Medicine

People who spend more time in the sun and those with higher vitamin D levels may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. MS is a chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord, usually with recurrent flare-ups of symptoms. It is often preceded by a first episode (or event) of similar symptoms lasting days to weeks.

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