nerves

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Affecting an estimated 8,000 people worldwide, SPS is a neurological disease caused by the signals from the nerves to the muscles not working properly.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That turned out to be just a citywide case of nerves.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The team found that this brain region is also linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Hopefully, FedEx’s report can help calm investors’ frayed nerves.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Writing took my mind off my jittery nerves.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney