Kainat is an aspiring future doctor currently in 4th year of medical school with more than 2 years as a writer for health and wellness. Throughout her medical school, she has participated in different ...

Have you ever wondered why your leg kicks when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer? It's because of your reflex. A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, ...

Hyporeflexia is when the body's normal reflexes are reduced or absent. Causes of hyporeflexia can include spinal cord injuries, hypothyroidism, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Treatment for ...