For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

The hypoglossal nerve is one of the 12 cranial nerves arising from the brain. It's a paired nerve, and you have two — left and right. Together, the two hypoglossal nerves control the muscles of the ...

Naomi Cocks has received funding from Parkinson’s WA. Imagine not wanting to leave your house because of fear you would drool. That’s the choice many people with Parkinson’s disease confront every day ...

Changing how you eat may reduce the impact of myasthenia gravis (MG), a condition that can affect your ability to swallow. MG is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease affecting your voluntary muscles.

VALPARAISO | At Life Care Center of the Willows in Valparaiso residents who suffer from trouble swallowing, called "dysphagia," have the option of using an innovative new treatment gaining acceptance.

That frustrating sensation of food seemingly caught in your throat during moments of stress isn’t just in your head. When anxiety strikes, it can transform the simple act of swallowing—something most ...

Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder that can affect various functions, including the ability to swallow — particularly as the disease progresses. Huntington’s disease is a neurogenerative ...

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.