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Why Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Affects Women More Often Than Men  

Why Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Affects Women More Often Than Men  

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system (CNS), where the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers. One of the most striking aspects of MS is its disproportionate prevalence among women compared to men. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2021), women are nearly […]