Higher weight in adolescence and young adulthood is associated with an earlier age at multiple sclerosis onset

Conclusions:
Women who reported higher weight in adolescence and BMI in early adulthood were younger at MS onset. Future research should investigate whether there is a causal link between body weight and MS, as prevention lifestyle and dietary interventions could be implemented.

Source: Multiple Sclerosis - May 29, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Kavak, K. S., Teter, B. E., Hagemeier, J., Zakalik, K., Weinstock-Guttman, B., on behalf of the New York State Multiple Sclerosis Consortium, Edwards, Goodman, Gottesman, Herbert, Kister, Jubelt, Coyle, Krupp, Lenihan, Gerber, Perel, Zivadinov, Granger Tags: Original Research Papers Source Type: research