Babies conceived on Valentine's Day are the least likely to suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, a leading charity has revealed.
Shift.ms says that women whose pregnancies span the summer months absorb greater vitamin D from a stronger sun - which research shows has a positive impact on immune system development.
It means, November-born babies are far less likely to have the chronic condition compared to those born in May
Multiple Sclerosis usually strikes people in their 20s and 30s and affects 2.5million people around the world.
It can cause blindness and paralysis, but current drugs are not suitable for all and there is no cure.
'We hope these findings will help reduce the risk for future generations and gives an excuse to have an enjoyable Valentine’s Day.
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Researchers are now calling for pregnant women to be given vitamin D supplements to cut cases of the disease - an issue especially relevant to British women who absorb less sunlight than those nearer the equator
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