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 ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms of anemia, nerve problems, and sensory changes that often resemble other conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Most cases are due to low dietary intake or ...

Have you ever experienced that annoying tingling sensation in your hands or feet? Or maybe you’ve found yourself struggling to remember where you left your keys or even a simple word that’s suddenly ...

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...

Although you may not always realize it, many of the jobs you do can put strain on, and even cause damage to, your nerves. Sandra Hearn, M.D., the associate chair of Education and Professional ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Oct. 29, 2025 — Scientists at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, have made a breakthrough in understanding why ...

Leg numbness is usually not harmful, but it may be a sign of an underlying cause, such as a pinched nerve, herniated disc, or chronic condition like diabetes or lupus. Numbness or tingling in the legs ...

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) might cause the jaw to press on nerves that affect eye movement and contribute to vision issues, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. TMD ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

Neuropathic pain has become quite common over time, with many reporting a combination of tingling sensation, deep aching, sensitivity to touch, and numbness, to list a few. Although these symptoms are ...