Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest ...

Polyneuropathy occurs when multiple peripheral nerves malfunction throughout the body. Neuropathy is a common complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Polyneuropathy occurs when there is ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Neurons are cells that transmit electrical signals through the ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Burning sensations can happen due to nerve damage, infections, or skin ...

In the theater of the brain, nerve cells have long been cast as the stars, bringing mental scenes to life with their electrical and chemical performances. Yet many of the cellular actors in the human ...

Diabetic neuropathy describes a type of nerve damage in people with diabetes that affects various nerves in the body. Diabetic neuropathy usually develops slowly over time and can cause symptoms, such ...

Headaches signal the body is under some type of stress — infection, hormonal changes and dehydration among the possibilities.

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A new study published in Cell on July 10 has reported the world's fastest high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology for the entire body of small animals at subcellular resolution, ...