PHILADELPHIA -- People who are obese often develop Type 2 diabetes, and ne side effect of that is nerve damage in the hands, feet, and legs. But there's been very little attention to this neuropathy, ...

Microscopic cross-section through a peripheral nerve bundle (dark blue), which contains hundreds of nerve fibers coated with Schwann cells. Numerous large fat cells (light blue) can be seen in the ...

The sural nerve provides sensation to the back of the lower leg, including the calf, outer ankle, heel, and toes. The sural nerve aids in foot placement and balance by sensing pain, temperature, and ...

When a patient begins chemotherapy, the fight is double one against the cancer cells, and another against the side effects that can linger long after the last ...

Peripheral neuropathy can feel like a silent thief, stealing strength, sensation, and confidence from your legs and feet.For many, it begins subtly: a tingling in the toes, a burning sensation in ...

The sural nerve, positioned beneath the skin’s surface in the back of your lower leg, plays a critical role in your body’s sensory network. As a component of the peripheral nervous system, this nerve ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The nervous system is considered your body's command center for a reason. Made up of your brain, spinal ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielder Perry Kitchen is retiring at age 30 after nine years in Major League Soccer and a season as captain of Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian. Kitchen last played on July 24 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)Midfielder Perry Kitchen ...