Follow your nose through these unique scentscapes. Welcome to Where to Wander, our selection of the best under-the-radar ...

We want our living space to be a safe haven that we look forward to returning to after days spent in the blustery outside world, and in this endeavour, we must never underestimate the power of the ...

Even mild head trauma like a concussion can cause cranial nerve damage. The symptoms may appear immediately following the ...

Their findings reveal that HSV-1 can access the central nervous system through two main pathways: the trigeminal nerve, which ...

We already know that the virus behind cold sores, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), can also infect the brain and the ...

Once someone is infected with HSV-1, they have it for life. Some people may get flare-ups of symptoms periodically; others ...

The responsiveness to preventive migraine drugs also tends to improve. Strong smells can also trigger a migraine, typically within minutes. This is thought to occur when the olfactory nerve (which ...

Alzheimer's disease is characterized by a progressive loss of nerve cells leading to a decline in memory and cognition. A team of researchers at KU Leuven and VIB explored the molecular sequence ...

The facial nerve and its branches regulate a number of functions of the mouth and face. Most of its divisions stimulate muscles that allow eyelids to open and close, as well as facial movements. This ...

For all the known benefits CBD offers, it’s unclear how well it can relieve nerve pain. Few studies have looked at CBD and nerve pain specifically. With neuropathy, CBD research is even more ...

Realizing a Phase I human clinical trial commencing to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of olfactory cell nerve bridges to treat chronic spinal cord injury. Since the passing of ...

It sounded kind of crazy at first, but then I paused. Our nose has a direct connection to the brain through the olfactory nerve and olfactory bulb. The olfactory nerve is the shortest cranial nerve.