Obese children may be at risk of getting multiple sclerosis, research says

The exact cause of MS has long eluded scientists, however researchers now feel certain that obese children are more at risk. — MARKUS SCHOLZ/dpa

CHILDREN who are obese may be at higher risk of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in early adulthood, a new study suggests.

The risk of being diagnosed with MS appears to be twice as high among children with obesity compared to those without, according to the Swedish study.