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Nutrition program for people with MS shows promising results
10 SEPT 2024
Curtin University researchers have trialled an online nutrition education program designed to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their symptoms through healthy eating
Online Interventions Can Improve Dietary Behaviors in People With MS
16 AUG 2024
People with multiple sclerosis were interested in nutrition education and improved their dietary behaviors after completing an online nutrition program.
Exploring the role of diet in the progression of MS
10 JAN 2024
A new research project could shed light on how diet is linked to disease progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Study to explore link between diet and multiple sclerosis in children
22 FEB 2023
Research investigates the largely unknown role of diet – including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products – in children’s onset of MS.
ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year- Rebecca Russell
7 july 2022
Rebecca Russell is an Associate Nutritionist and final-year PhD student at Curtin University, focusing on diet and multiple sclerosis (MS).
Trial calls on those with MS to taste test new nutritional program
5 April 2022
Michelle Evans shares her experiences with the chronic neurological disease, emphasising the challenges it presents daily.
Australians with MS Sought to Trial New Nutrition Program
19 Nov 2021
MS Australia is reportedly looking to enrol 50 individuals with MS to assess an online program promoting healthier food choices in a new project.
Australians with MS sought to ‘taste test’ new nutrition program
18 nov 2021
Researchers aim to enrol patients in a project funded by MS Australia, testing an online program promoting healthier food choices.
Study finds red meat linked to reduced risk of MS
29 May 2019
Research has found that people who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of MS.
Healthy Diet May Lower Risk of Developing MS, Study Finds
17 AUG 2018
Study finds people who eat a healthy diet that includes foods such as vegetables, fish, poultry, and legumes may have a reduced risk of MS.
Diets high in vegetables and fish may lower risk of MS
15 AUG 2018
New research has found that people who consume a diet high in vegetables and fish may have a reduced risk of MS.
A healthy diet rich in vegies and fish could lower your risk of MS
15 aug 2018
A new study has found that people who consume a diet high in vegetables and fish may have a reduced risk of MS.
Diet guidelines critical for MS patients, research finds
12 JUL 2018
People recently diagnosed with MS crave and need more advice about recommended foods and diets that will help manage the disease’s symptoms.
Diet guidelines critical for multiple sclerosis patients, research finds
12 JUL 2018
People diagnosed with MS crave and need more advice about recommended foods and diets that will help manage symptoms.
Oily fish linked to reduced risk of MS
3 may 2018
Emerging and “exciting” new evidence now suggests the rich source of omega-3 fatty acids could be a weapon against multiple sclerosis, which is on the rise in Australia.