Each week in the U.S., about 200 people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and women are four times more likely than men to develop it. What are the warning signs? What challenges do patients face? And how can they advocate for themselves? We spoke with Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, a board-certified neurologist, to discuss health disparities that delay diagnosis in underserved communities, stigmas that prevent women from seeking care, and why early detection is crucial for long-term health. We also hear from Angelina Cubero, diagnosed in 2020, who shares her story and how self-advocacy shaped her journey. Tune in to learn how preparing for medical visits, recognizing symptoms, and finding peer support can empower those living with MS.

<p>Each week in the U.S., about 200 people are diagnosed with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-is-multiple-sclerosis" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-is-multiple-sclerosis&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758823757484000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GCNZPtBk3ZjcVES3d7lku">multiple sclerosis (MS)</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/ms-affects-women-more-than-men" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/ms-affects-women-more-than-men&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758823757484000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3mWGKELt60J-zn2Kw2ZoUc">women are four times more likely</a>&nbsp;than men to develop it. What are the warning signs? What challenges do patients face? And how can they advocate for themselves? We spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://drmitzijoimd.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drmitzijoimd.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758823757484000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ibYj_RQNQz2-6KVMRt2lX">Mitzi Joi Williams, MD,</a>&nbsp;a board-certified neurologist, to discuss health disparities that delay&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-diagnosing" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-diagnosing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758823757484000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2xbAUTJhKSsvW9baMDbmOS">diagnosis</a>&nbsp;in underserved communities, stigmas that prevent women from seeking care, and why early detection is crucial for long-term health. We also hear from Angelina Cubero, diagnosed in 2020, who shares her story and how self-advocacy shaped her journey. Tune in to learn how preparing for medical visits, recognizing symptoms, and finding peer support can empower those living with MS.</p>

WebMD Chief Physician Editor Neha Pathak, MD, and Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, explore fascinating stories to find the unexpected things that help us understand our health.