For people living with chronic inflammatory diseases, the immune system can feel like a switch that is stuck in the ‘on’ ...

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

Researchers at the University of Leipzig Medical Center report that Schwann cells receive crucial support with nerve repair from the fat tissue that surrounds nerves in the body. Using genetically ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, ...

In endurance athletes, some brain power may come from an unexpected source. Marathon runners appear to rely on myelin, the fatty tissue bundled around nerve fibers, for energy during a race, ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...