Music has power. It can soothe sadness, lift depression and express joy. It might also help people recover from injury. (SOUNDBITE OF ROD SALAYSAY'S "HEARTSTRINGS") ROD SALAYSAY: When you play for ...

Multiple sclerosis, a chronic condition, causes muscle weakness, numbness, and pain in the extremities, as well as balance and vision problems. The condition proves difficult to diagnose and nearly ...

Music has long been more than entertainment. For thousands of years, it’s played a powerful role in healing. Ancient shamans used rhythm and sound to fight illness. Today, nurse practitioners bring ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Providing palliative care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center can be taxing for nurses trying to extend and improve the lives of seriously ill patients, especially amid the ...

Numerous studies have shown that patients benefit when nurses have compassionate listening skills. But when the listening involves music, it can help nurses themselves feel better. Music therapy is ...