Brain and Nervous System Videos

An experimental treatment has helped three paralyzed men walk again through its ability to stimulate the spinal cord.

Early stages of this disease can be subtle, but signs may grow more noticeable over time.

Love a good scare? Take a peek at what happens inside your body when a horror flick startles you.

Someone in a coma will be completely unresponsive and unconscious. How long can someone be in a coma and what are the chances of recovery?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is when toxins begin to build up in the brain and often happens with advanced liver disease. Learn what mental and physical symptoms appear and what treatment your doctor may suggest.

We rely on our sense of smell every day. Anosmia is usually a temporary nuisance, but sometimes it can point to a more serious problem.

Foot drop, sometimes called "drop foot," happens when you can’t lift the front part of the foot. It’s often brought on by brain or spinal injuries, and treatment depends on the cause.

White matter disease damages tissue in your brain. Who is it more likely to affect, and what can be done to prevent it?

Laura Beck shares her experience living with and overcoming limited mobility and pain after a car accident left her paralyzed from the waist down.

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, gradually destroys the body’s ability to move and speak. Get to know what areas it affects and life expectancy after diagnosis.

Aslan is a 3-D printed robotic arm that’s able to create letters in sign language. This innovation may one day close the gap between the hearing and deaf communities.

Tips to manage exacerbations and flare-ups with MS.

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be scary. Here's how to tackle your condition head on.

Understand your MS and what the future has in store.

What is vertigo and what are the symptoms?

Feel like you’re spinning? You might have vertigo. What’s to blame for your dizziness?

The Powassan virus is spread by ticks. Could it be worse than Lyme disease?

Learn about how brain training may help with cognitive development in children and adults.

One man’s risky chance to help cure a fatal disease.

Emerging data offers hope that more effective treatments for Multiple Sclerosis could be just around the corner.

What changes do you need to make to control a MS flare?

Multiple sclerosis can come with an array of challenges through the years, but there are things you can do to help you on your journey.