Paralysis
Distance Cyclist Danny Chew Paralyzed in Accident
A legend in the Pittsburgh cycling community, Chew had a brief dizzy spell that caused him to veer off the road and lose control of his bike.
Stem Cell Injections to the Brain Could Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility
Stroke damage is usually permanent, so Stanford researchers were surprised to see some patients regain mobility after receiving stem cell injections to the brain.
This Team of Brave Female Volunteers Is Fighting Polio in Pakistan
Check out the trailer for our upcoming episode of 'VICE' on HBO, airing May 6 at 11 PM.
Polio Could Be Eradicated Within One Year
The infectious disease famous for causing paralysis in the legs is on its way out, according to the WHO.
CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
How I Stopped Resenting My Disabled Father
Growing up with a disabled parent had me constantly torn between the world I was in and the world I thought I deserved.
What is Sleep Paralysis? An Inescapable Walking Nightmare
Sleep Paralysis is the inability to move or speak while being awake. It is a frightening experience that can often be tied to hallucinations, sleep paralysis demons and sleep disorders.
How I Learned to Live with Sleep Paralysis and the Terror That Comes with It
My condition means I have to live with numb limbs, silent screams, and demons that sit on my chest.
The Paralysed Man Who Can Control a Robotic Arm With His Thoughts
Erik Sorto is trialling out a pioneering neural implant that lets him control a robotic arm with his brain.
'Never Felt Better': Inside the World of a Wheelchair Bodybuilder
John Quinn was given a 10 percent chance of surviving the accident that left him paralyzed; the same accident that changed his life for the better.
This Device Lets Fully Paralyzed Rats Walk Again, and Human Trials Are Planned
New algorithms can quickly adjust electrical signals needed for complex movement, such as walking.
Neuroscientists Restored Movement to Paralyzed Monkey Hands
They used implanted electrodes to artificially "reconnect" the brain to the spinal cord, offering hope to human patients in the future.