Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It happens when you pass between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a ...

Paralysis is when you lose the ability to move a part of your body—and it’s not because you’re tired or lazy. It happens when something goes wrong in the communication lines between your brain, spinal ...

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Sleep paralysis occurs when a person’s consciousness is awake, but their body is still in a paralyzed sleep state. A person may be unable to speak and feel pressure on their chest. It can be a symptom ...

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Researchers at UC San Francisco have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling individuals with paralysis to control robotic devices through thought ...

You wake in the middle of the night and you feel it: an evil, menacing presence is in the bedroom with you. You open your eyes and your worst nightmare is standing at the foot of your bed. It’s real, ...

Facial paralysis results from nerve damage and can manifest as muscle weakness or drooping on one side of the face, with causes ranging from Bell’s palsy to stroke or tumors. Symptoms vary depending ...

You wake up in the middle of the night, convinced that an evil figure is lying in wait. You attempt to move, but your body just will not budge. You try to scream, but nothing comes out. The monster ...

Vocal cord paralysis is a health condition that affects the two folds of tissue in your voice box called the vocal cords. These folds are important for your ability to speak, breathe, and swallow. One ...

Facial paralysis, affecting one or both sides of the face, stems from facial nerve damage, causing weakness and movement loss. Bell's palsy is a common sudden cause, while strokes, infections, and ...