A lumbar laminectomy is a surgery that treats compression of the spinal cord in your lower back. The surgery involves removing all or part of your vertebra called the lamina. The lamina is the part of ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Hospital for Special Surgery have discovered the unspecialized stem cells that give ...

A pinched nerve in the spinal region is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. This condition not only causes ...

More than 500,000 Medicare enrollees signed up for the $50 GLP-1 Bridge in two months what it means for eligibility, costs, and coverage after 2027. A new public charge rule starts Sept. 18, letting ...

Your spinal cord runs all the way down from the base of the brain to the lower back. The spinal canal, which consists of tissues, cartilage, and bone, covers the spinal cord and is tasked with ...

Brief trembling only after sitting for a long time is not a typical sign of diabetic neuropathy by itself. One of the most common explanations is temporary pressure on nerves around the buttocks, hips ...

The fluid-filled cushions between the bones in your spine are called disks. They provide flexibility, allow for spine movement like flexion and extension, and act as shock absorbers. Most young people ...

Sharat Saxena’s spine surgery is a reminder that ageing may change the spine, but it does not have to take away mobility or quality of life ...