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Yahoo LifeHow these famous musicians rallied to help a bandmate with MS -- and what she's doing to give back
Musician Victoria Williams turned an MS diagnosis into an inspiration for helping other musicians battling health problems.
- People
Jack Osbourne Says This Last Year Has Been 'Rough' for His Family After Numerous Health Crises
Sharon Osbourne and two of Jack's daughters tested positive to COVID-19 in 2020.
- People
Ben Platt and Sister-in-Law Courtney on Using Music Therapy to Treat Her MS: 'It's So Inclusive of Everybody'
The Politician star and his brother's wife teamed up to promote an initiative that is meant to achieve "harmony of the body and mind"
- Yahoo Life
'A really lonely disease': the incredible story of one 15-year-old's rare diagnosis and how she is helping others
Emily Blosberg, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teen, founded the nonprofit Oscar the MS Monkey to help support other kids and teens with MS.
- Prevention
Selma Blair Shares the First Moment She Noticed Her Leg Was Numb Prior to MS Diagnosis
“I couldn't feel the ground or how to lift my left leg.”
- Harper's Bazaar
Selma Blair First Noticed Her MS Symptoms During a Christian Siriano Show
"I couldn’t feel the ground or how to lift my left leg. ... As I walked the runway, stunned."
- People
Jack Osbourne on Staying Sober After MS Diagnosis: I 'Focus on What's Right in Front of Me'
The 35-year-old opened up about reaching out to loved ones for help during a recent interview with Variety
- Women's Health
‘I Never Saw People With MS Who Looked Like Me—So I Started My Own Online Community’
“I try to depict the MS community outside of just one race or one face.”
- People
Selma Blair Can’t ‘Stop Smiling’ About Being Able to Ride Horses Again: ‘I Want to Rise to the Occasion’
"I had to take a break until now," wrote the actress, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018
- The Mighty
When a Friend Abandoned Me After My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
Jen DeTracey shares how she felt when a friend stopped communicating with her after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- The Mighty
When My Daughter Visited for the First Time After My MS Diagnosis
Jen DeTracey discusses her fears surrounding her adult daughter visiting for the first time since Jen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how the visit ended up going well.
- The Mighty
What Multiple Sclerosis Taught Me About Living in Uncertain Times
Michael Wentink shares what living with multiple sclerosis has taught him about getting through uncertain times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Mighty
The Power of Painting My Casts as a Person With Chronic Diseases
Kate Taafe shares pictures of the casts she paints herself as a person with osteoporosis and other chronic illnesses.
- Parents
When Her Breadwinning Husband Was Diagnosed With MS, This Stay-At-Home Mom Built a Jewelry Empire
Helen Ficalora's family had just purchased a new home when her husband had to stop working due to complications from multiple sclerosis. She went from being a stay-at-home mom to the breadwinner in the blink of an eye. Here's how she turned a difficult situation into a thriving jewelry brand.
- People
Clay Walker Talks Multiple Sclerosis Journey and Coronavirus Fears: 'You Look It in the Face'
"It gives you an appreciation for work other people do and an appreciation that you are still able to do it. You thank God for that," the Easy Goin' singer tells PEOPLE
- Yahoo Life
Selma Blair shares unique perspective on coronavirus self-quarantine following her MS diagnosis
The actress talks about how her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018 forced her into isolation.
- Yahoo Life
A diagnosis pushed this former ‘gym rat’ to pursue new dreams — and inspire others along the way
Luis Lemus says his family is a “big part” of his success. “Without them, who knows where I’d be?”
- Yahoo Life
What people living with multiple sclerosis need to know about coronavirus — according to experts and patients
“I feel like people with MS and other people who are high risk are constantly being dismissed," says one mom with MS. "What about those people?”
- Yahoo Life
After an autoimmune disease diagnosis, how one man changed his diet to feel better
When Jeff Lewis first started to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis, he brushed them off. But a change in his diet and medication helped him to regain control of his health.
- GQ
How to Date When You Have a Disability
Figuring out the right time to tell someone about a chronic condition is delicate, but there are some things you can do to make the conversation easier.
- Yahoo Life
On her wedding day, this bride could 'barely walk' — and she didn't know why
When Sandy Diaz Haley started working with a personal trainer before her wedding, she developed some unusual symptoms.
- The Mighty
How It Feels to Be Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis in My 20s
Jessie Ace discusses getting unexpectedly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her 20s.
- Hello Giggles
Selma Blair credits this book for helping her find hope while battling multiple sclerosis
Selma Blair has been open about her battle with multiple sclerosis and recently, she shared the book that helped her find hope. Find out more about "Suffer Strong" by Katherine and Jay Wolf here.
- Yahoo Life
Teen who cares for mom with MS: 'At first, it felt unfair'
“It’s not my mom’s fault that she was diagnosed with MS,” shares 17-year-old Emily Garrison, who is her mom's caretaker and says it's not a burden. She says it's brought them closer together.
- Yahoo Life
Ozzy Osbourne didn't believe son Jack's MS diagnosis at first: 'He got misdiagnosed with MS in the '90s'
Jack Osbourne, son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 26 years old. He shares his highs and lows with having the disease.
- Time
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health
The bacteria in your stomach may influence immunity, anxiety and disease