Facial paralysis occurs when a nerve that controls your facial movements becomes damaged. As a result, a portion of your face may feel weak, or you may be unable to move it. Some types of facial ...

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Sixers star Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes temporary muscle weakness, pain and discomfort, usually on one side of a person's face. Bell's palsy can result in ...

Sudden facial paralysis or drooping of the face can be alarming because those are often signs of a stroke. If you have these symptoms, you should seek medical help right away. If it’s determined that ...

Bell’s palsy is a neurological condition that affects the facial nerve on one side of your face, resulting in paralysis or weakness. One way to help improve muscle strength and movement control is ...

Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle weakness without apparent cause could indicate an underlying health ...

Joel Embiid put together a masterful performance Thursday night to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Knicks still hold ...

Smiling for just a split second makes people more likely to see happiness in expressionless faces, new research has revealed. The study shows that even a brief weak grin makes faces appear more joyful ...