Peripheral neuropathy is more than tingling feet—left untreated it can progress to chronic pain, falls, infections and even ...

Approximately half of the people who have had type 2 diabetes for over 10 years experience a decrease in nerve function, which typically begins in their feet. Because this can result in wounds and ...

Maintaining a healthy nervous system cannot be overstated in our fast-paced world. The nervous system regulates various bodily functions, from movement and sensation to cognitive processes and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you ...

Transferring the C7 nerve from the nonparalyzed to the paralyzed side in patients with a stroke or other cerebral injury resulted in improved function and reduced spasticity in the affected arm, new ...

The vagus nerve serves as the brakes on your sympathetic nervous system, helping the body calm down from a stressed state to a more relaxed, maintenance state. Surgically implanted vagus nerve ...

Novel metamaterial Rice University doctoral alumnus Joshua Chen and colleagues designed a magnetoelectric material that can directly stimulate neural tissue and bridge gaps in broken nerves. (Courtesy ...

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.