Rapid weight loss can lead to a rare condition known as Slimmer's paralysis, caused by a deficiency of essential B vitamins ...

Doctors diagnosed Carmen Lopez with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) at birth, a rare genetic disorder that affects motor neurons ...

Scientists have discovered an antibody treatment that may help prevent both muscle loss and bone density loss in people using ...

Scientists in Spain detected Enterovirus C105 (EV-C105), a rare virus linked to respiratory and possible neurological illness ...

Jackson Drum’s family was told he would probably be a quadriplegic for life after an injury during a hockey game. But since ...

What happens when paralysis strikes one side of your body? From immediate response to long-term recovery, here's your guide to handling this medical emergency.

Bristol Palin is offering social media followers a health update after she’s experienced facial paralysis for nearly a month ...

When used responsibly botulinum toxin is very safe, but patients should be especially vigilant about cosmetic treatments done ...

This rare neurological disorder damages nerves, leading to muscle weakness and potentially paralysis. While the rising cases in Maharashtra are alarming, GBS is not contagious like a virus.

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal ...

Researchers reported a spine-stimulating implant might aid neurodegenerative diseases like spinal muscle atrophy.

A new one we learned about today is stomach paralysis, a functional disorder affecting the stomach nerves and muscles. “Stomach paralysis, medically known as gastroparesis, is a condition where the ...