"It has been linked to inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve, likely triggered by a viral infection." Bell's palsy is generally not a serious condition, and most people make a full recovery.

Currently completing the final rotation of her MS3 year, Bald has been deeply involved in clinical research on facial nerve paralysis. Under the mentorship of Benjamin Greene, M.D., an associate ...

Some studies, including this one reported by the CDC last year, show facial palsy as a rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine. “Bell’s Palsy” was trending on X/Twitter Tuesday morning.

The condition causes temporary weakness or paralysis of facial muscles due to inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, which controls those muscles. Medical experts suggest several key ...

Viruses that have been linked to Bell's palsy can cause: The Mayo Clinic states on its website that: "The nerve that controls facial muscles passes through a narrow corridor of bone on its way to ...

Lil Nas X appears to have regained some feeling and control over his face after being hospitalized with a mysterious case of partial facial paralysis. In an update shared on Instagram Stories ...

Many, including actress Holly Robinson Peete, questioned if he was dealing with Bell’s palsy, a nerve condition that can cause temporary facial paralysis, per the Mayo Clinic. Though the cause ...

The recording artist shared a video of himself in a hospital bed attempting to move his muscles after he said he "lost control of the right side" of his face. Entertainment Weekly's Oscars expert ...

Lil Nas X is in the midst of a medical episode right now, but he’s not letting it get him down. Then, in his Instagram Story, he shared a video highlighting the two halves of his face, saying ...

Lil Nas X didn’t reveal the cause of his condition.CNN has contacted his representatives for comment.He is not the first celebrity to suffer from a case of partial facial paralysis, which can ...