Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD 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 ...

“And there are many different things that can cause a dysfunction of the facial nerve. A Bell’s palsy specifically describes an injury and inflammation of the facial nerve for which we don’t ...

Ear acupuncture has been proven to activate the VN. In He, et al.’s research, 8 they found that auricular acupuncture ...

March 1-7 is Facial Palsy Awareness Week. Michelle Palubicki, like many who experience facial palsy, initially thought she ...

The shingles vaccine isn’t just for preventing the rash—it may also help protect the heart and brain. According to research led by James Mbinta, the vaccine lowers the risk of heart attacks and ...

For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the ...

Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of TMJ injury and inflammation, the discovery could pave the way for more effective treatments for the millions ...