http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of a novel treatment that stimulates the nerve that controls the diaphragm to normalize the breathing of patients who suffer from both heart failure and central sleep apnea. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-therapy-cardiovascular-health-central-apnea.html Sleep apnea Mon, 16 May 2011 10:45:23 EST news224761418 (Medical Xpress) -- In addition to the health problems children with multiple sclerosis face, a risk of obesity has entered the picture. A new study conducted by pediatric MS specialists at the University at Buffalo has found that children with multiple sclerosis and other pediatric demyelinating disorders are at increased risk of childhood obesity, compared to children without these disorders. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-children-ms-obese-childhood.html Health Thu, 12 May 2011 06:46:22 EST news224401536 SPOKANE, WASH. –A research study conducted at Washington State University Spokane offers hope to those suffering from facial nerve damage. According to the study, which was published online this week in the journal Developmental Neurohabilitation, muscle weakness resulting from facial nerve damage incurred during childhood can improve with intensive facial exercise, years after injury. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-wsu-window-facial-nerve.html Other Tue, 10 May 2011 09:09:11 EST news224237330 Elevated pressure inside the eye, cornea thinning, and visual field loss are all markers that glaucoma may progress, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Ophthalmology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-factors-glaucoma.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 09 May 2011 17:06:59 EST news224179593