NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - When you hear the word "Botox," you probably think of a cosmetic procedure to reduce wrinkles. You may be surprised to know that Botox has some very serious medical uses, too.

Cerebral Palsy Center reports Kidswell Bio is advancing stem cell therapy for cerebral palsy in the U.S., focusing on cells ...

Kristen Spears started getting Botox injections at the age of 6 -- not to smooth furrows in her brow, but to calm spasms in her legs. The girl was born with severe cerebral palsy, and Botox, best ...

Though rare, cerebral palsy can sometimes cause hypotonic symptoms, or chronic muscle weakness. Treatments such as physical therapy or surgery can help improve mobility. Cerebral palsy is a physical ...

Although spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy can affect mobility and mental health, your healthcare team is there to support you in finding solutions for your lifestyle. Spastic quadriplegia is a ...

The earlier a child is treated for cerebral palsy, the better chance the child has to improve mobility and cognitive development. Early intervention takes advantage of the body’s greater resiliency in ...

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders caused by a brain injury or abnormality that happens before, during, or immediately after birth, while the brain is still developing. A person ...

MONTPELIER, Vt. – A New York couple who said Botox treatment of their son's cerebral palsy left him with life-threatening complications and sued its manufacturer have been awarded $6.75 million. The ...

Pregnant women are known for trying to do everything right – eating healthy, ceasing drinking and smoking, never missing a doctor's appointment or forgetting to take their prenatal vitamin. It's all ...

FARGO -- Doctors gave Ethan Radtke a dose of his own medicine Thursday. Now, the West Fargo boy and his parents must wait to find out if it worked. Ethan, 5, underwent a stem cell treatment in ...