Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A world-first trial of nasal cell therapy offers new hope for spinal cord repair and independence after injury. (CREDIT: ...

A physically debilitating condition is one of the toughest things a person can face. When you can’t move yourself around, every aspect of life is more challenging. But you can still have a full life ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Christina Carlos-Roberson, left, and her brother Roger Carlos take a break during preparations for the annual Shoot to Walk ...

NORFOLK, Va. — As the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marks its 35th anniversary, Carl Blake, CEO of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), says the landmark law brought critical change, but ...

A startling new simulation has left people reeling, revealing how an innocent sneeze nearly destroyed a life. The vivid visual, even more gripping than typical viral content—depicts Victoria Kenny’s ...

A spinal cord injury might be only the beginning of a person's health woes, according to a new study. People who've suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health ...

In another advancement in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCI), a new implant-based system has enabled a paralyzed person to not only talk, but also 'sing' simple melodies through a computer – ...

A groundbreaking human trial has begun that could transform life for people with spinal cord injuries. The project, developed over three decades, uses a unique cell-based approach that scientists hope ...