Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

Partial paralysis occurs when nerve signals between the brain and specific muscle groups become interrupted, resulting in weakness or inability to move certain body parts while others remain ...

Anne Helen Peterson’s book on what she has termed millennial errand paralysis has garnered significant attention. The premise is that young people who grew up surrounded by technology, and incessant ...

A 15-year-old girl in Massachusets has suffered paralysis of her vocal cords after contracting COVID-19 in a “first-of-its-kind” adolescent case. The otherwise healthy teen went to the emergency room ...

Every minute counts during a stroke. Experts say early diagnosis and prompt treatment can reverse paralysis and prevent ...

Imagine awakening to find yourself completely unable to move or speak, perhaps feeling intense pressure on your chest, struggling to breathe, or even seeing strange figures in your bedroom. This ...

Whether this choice paralysis is brought on by chronic decision fatigue or from the anxiety that uncertainty can cause (hello, “what if” scenarios!), having decision paralysis can be incredibly ...