A study proposes that vitamin shots may avert severe long-term disability in multiple sclerosis patients. Presently there is no adequate treatment for the chronic progressive phase of MS.

The study results showed that there was a decrease in nerve degeneration in mice with MS-type symptoms when they were given a form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide

A study finds that vitamin shots may prevent long-term disability in multiple sclerosis patients.

Scientists have not yet found an effective treatment for the chronic progressive state of MS, when serious disability most commonly occurs.

In the Children's Hospital Boston study, researchers gave mice a form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide. This treatment reduced the risk of nerve degeneration in mice with MS-like symptoms

A science panel concluded that there is no evidence that supplementary vitamins can prevent cancer. The Council for Responsible Nutrition, a supplement trade organization confirms this finding as well.

Eric Jacobs, senior epidemiologist and vitamin specialist with the American Cancer Society states, "There is no vitamin or mineral supplement proven to reduce the risk of cancer

New research suggests that taking large doses of vitamins C and E won't prevent preeclampsia, a relatively common but potentially dangerous pregnancy complication.

Results of the study appear in Thursday's issue of the New England Journal of Medicine