[33] Similarly, precise topographic specificity in regenerating motor axons would result in reinnervation of the correct muscle and fiber ... by the tube itself. In summary, a motor nerve will ...

Adding variety to your diet—particularly fiber—is the secret to making these tiny probiotic organisms in your gut a success. “They’re kind of like tourists. They change the neighborhood for a little ...

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation that damages your optic nerve. It can cause vision loss and pain when you move your eyes. As the inflammation goes away, your symptoms usually get better.

The nervous system is the body’s direct communication system. It’s made up of the body’s many nerve cells. These cells work together in a network that sends and receives signals from one ...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The stimulator ...

What foods come to mind when you hear the word "fiber?" Whole grains? Beans? Raisin Bran? Your grandma's Metamucil supplement? While these are indeed good sources of fiber, one underrated food group ...

Fiber is a carbohydrate found in plant-based foods. Getting enough fiber in your diet helps your digestion, heart health, and blood sugar control. Research has linked digestive health to many ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments ...

In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice University researchers have published a study in the journal Carbon demonstrating that carbon nanotube (CNT ...

The annual No Trousers Tube ride has taken place despite plunging temperatures in the capital. Trouserless passengers were seen across the London Underground network including in Westminster ...

Plastic-based toothpaste tubes have traditionally been hard to recycle, with their flexible layers of mixed materials a thorn in the side of council recycling schemes and diligent recyclers alike.

Different sensory nerve fibers respond to different things and produce different chemical responses which determine how sensations are interpreted. Some nerves send signals associated with light touch ...