Mathematical modeling supports the idea that the brain’s nerve networks are designed to transmit information as efficiently as possible. Open annotations (there are currently 0 annotations on this ...

The best cycling gloves, or track mitts, as they are commonly known, have been worn by cyclists for decades to protect their hands and provide extra comfort on the bike. The humble track mitt or ...

The team identified a special type of human white blood cell capable of regrowing nerve fibers – a process previously thought impossible in conditions where damaged nerve cells typically don’t ...

Facial nerve paralysis describes weakness in the muscles on one or both sides of your face that causes an inability to smile, blink, or control other facial movements. It happens when the facial nerve ...

What Is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome? Ulnar tunnel syndrome is pain, tingling, or numbness in your hand, caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. It isn’t pleasant, but treatments and simple changes to ...

Less commonly, waking up with numb hands could be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or a form of nerve damage. Diagnosis generally involves tests to check ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment happens when there’s pressure on the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve travels from the shoulder to the pinky finger. It can cause symptoms like muscle weakness and numbness.

It's made from the substance that gives chili peppers their heat. Capsaicin affects nerve cells in the skin associated with pain, which results in decreased activity of these nerve cells and a ...

Paresis occurs when certain muscles weaken and movement is impaired. Though there are many reasons for muscle weakness, paresis is caused by nerve damage. Paresis is sometimes called partial paralysis ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been shut down from baseball activities with a right upper arm nerve issue. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out for Opening ...

President Trump’s personal grievances with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky date back to his first term in office. WSJ’s Yaroslav Trofimov explains the history of the long-simmering tensions ...