This is known as a hypnic jerk – but what exactly is it and why does it happen? Also known as hypnagogic jerks or sleep ...

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a brain disorder present at birth affecting movement, muscle tone or posture. It is defined as brain ...

“Hypnic jerks represent a fascinating phenomenon of sleep; however, additional studies are needed to clarify their physiology ...

Fernando Valenzuela's cause of death has been determined after the Dodgers legend died last month at the age of 63.

A bladder ultrasound gives providers clues about how the bladder expands and holds urine. This article lists conditions ...

A 28-year-old Middle Eastern man develops severe motor disturbances, including muscle rigidity, tremors, a parkinsonian gait, and involuntary, jerky limb movements, following the administration of a 3 ...

Maintaining good health and well-being is crucial for how well patients respond to cancer treatments. Unfortunately, cachexia, or involuntary weight loss, is a major concern for many individuals with ...

Phonics, vocabulary, and a lesson in anatomy and Greek mythology all in one morning? Wyoming Public Schools is implementing a ...

Muscles control all movement in the body, including voluntary movements like walking, running, and jumping, as well as involuntary movements like blinking and smiling. Muscles are a type of tissue ...

Spinal muscle atrophy symptoms vary, and may be mild or disabling, but involve a weakness of the muscles that control movement. Involuntary muscles, such as those in the heart, blood vessels and ...

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily. For example, if you have myasthenia gravis, you may notice that during a meal, your jaw muscles become tired ...

Actor Alec Baldwin, centre, reacts as he sits between his attorneys Alex Spiro, left, and Luke Nikas after the judge threw out the involuntary manslaughter case for the 2021 fatal shooting of ...