Imagine waking up unable to smile, blink, or raise one eyebrow. Your face feels heavy, lopsided, perhaps even numb. Water dribbles from the corner of your mouth when you drink. This alarming ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 29, 2025 — Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, have made a breakthrough in understanding why ...

Researchers discovered that chemotherapy can accidentally trigger a stress alarm in immune cells, causing inflammation that damages nerves. Blocking this alarm protected mice from nerve pain and kept ...

A group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure now emerge as critical defenders against the worst ravages of the flu caused by an ...

Researchers have identified two compounds, K102 and K110, that could repair the nerve damage from multiple sclerosis. These drugs help regenerate the protective myelin sheath and balance immune ...

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the nervous system, including the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. A deficiency in this essential nutrient can lead to a range of ...

Your hands and feet contain thousands of delicate nerve fibers that carry crucial messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these nerves become damaged, they often send warning ...