NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- There is an exciting new development for people with epilepsy whose seizures aren't controlled by drugs or surgery. It's an electronic stimulator that works sort of like a ...

John Rogers and his colleagues at the University of Illinois are developing devices known as “electrotactile stimulators” that can turn electrical signals into feelings of touch. John Rogers and his ...

Imagine a device that in just 30 minutes makes your brain more receptive to new information, cutting the time it takes to learn in half. Some neuroscientists say they have demonstrated this very feat.

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly – in extreme cases they can even lead to amputation. Using electric stimulation, researchers in a project at Chalmers ...

With the help of electrodes placed near the spine, patients who had been paralyzed for more than two years were able to regain some voluntary control over their legs, according to a study released ...

Michael McClellan pedaled a stationary bike in his Roseville apartment last week, his paralyzed legs thrusting forward in a cycling motion as he wiped the sweat from his brow. He held two remote ...

Promising results from a Phase III study finds upper airway electronic stimulation to be effective in reducing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms. Results published in a new study in the Jan. 9 ...

Using a weak electric current in an attempt to boost brainpower or treat conditions has become popular among scientists and do-it-yourselfers, but a new study shows that using the most common form of ...

Focused thinking, better memory, deeper sleep, relief from depression, reduced stress: There is, if you believe what you read on the Internet, virtually no end to the benefits of electronic ...

Electric stimulation may be able to help blood vessels carry white blood cells and oxygen to wounds, speeding healing, a new study suggests. The study, published in the Royal Society of Chemistry ...

Focused thinking, better memory, deeper sleep, relief from depression, reduced stress: There is, if you believe what you read on the Internet, virtually no end to the benefits of electronic ...