Scientists are testing two new molecules that may repair myelin in MS, shifting the focus from slowing attacks to true nerve ...

The nervous system is considered your body's command center for a reason. Made up of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves, your nervous system tells you when to breathe, when to speak, and when and how ...

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 ...

Scientists are testing a drug that may offer hope for reversing nerve damage in MS. MANICO/Getty Images When immune cells attack the myelin sheath, this causes inflammation and interrupts the passage ...

Diabetes can come with a lot of complications, and for many people, nerve pain is one of the most frustrating. Symptoms like ...

Nerve damage can be an unfortunate side effect from an accident, illness or even certain treatments, like chemotherapy. Fortunately, the peripheral nervous system can heal itself to a certain extent, ...

Cambridge researchers created miniature brain-and-spinal-cord systems in the lab that can send signals and even trigger tiny muscle contractions. They discovered that human neurons gradually lose ...

To prevent this, the electrodes must be tightly fastened, which can compress the nerve, reducing blood flow and potentially causing nerve damage. Due to these challenges, traditional methods struggle ...

ALS and nerve injury symptoms may feel similar. However, ALS is a progressive condition, and the symptoms people may experience typically worsen over time. In some cases, nerve injuries may trigger ...