Could Estriol Be the Elixir for MS? Newswise Thu, 22 Mar 2007 5:17 PM PDT This month a UCLA researcher begins a widespread clinical trial of the female sex hormone estriol, produced during pregnancy, which she's shown sharply reduces the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Study: Peptide can reduce MS symptoms New Kerala Thu, 22 Mar 2007 9:10 PM PDT SAN DIEGO, March 22: U.S. scientists have identified a fibrin-derived peptide that inhibits a specific inflammation process in mouse models of multiple sclerosis.

FDA Would Limit Input of Doctors Paid By Drug Firms RedNova Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:03 AM PDT By Diedtra Henderson, The Boston Globe Mar.

For Elizabeth Edwards, a Public Battle for Her Life RedNova Fri, 23 Mar 2007 6:04 AM PDT By Jill Lawrence and Rita Rubin Cancer has come to the presidential campaign trail, a cruel repeat visitor in the lives of John and Elizabeth Edwards. The pair exuded tough optimism Thursday as they vowed to continue their lives, and his Democratic presidential bid.

Giving RedNova Fri, 23 Mar 2007 6:02 AM PDT By Lee, Jessica C Fund-raisers and charitable donations from companies and people Toshiba Corp.'s Toshiba Classic Golf Tournament generated $8.8 million for local charities.

Congress Declares Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month
Newswise Thu, 22 Mar 2007 2:17 PM PDT
Legislation has been introduced by Congress to name May National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month (ADAM) in order to call increased attention to a family of diseases that are still not well-known or well-understood by the medical and research communities and the general public at large.