As the beauty industry warns that Botox and fillers should be considered high-risk procedures, Lydia Spencer-Elliott unpacks ...

A total of 19 people from New Jersey and eight other states have reported harmful reactions after receiving counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections, commonly called Botox, from unlicensed ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Botox can cause temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site.You may get flu-like symptoms like fever, body ...

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition that’s caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system. The disease is incredibly ...

Botox is a quick and generally safe option for people dissatisfied with their appearance, but it won't fix the root problem of self-esteem issues.

Botox is FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, a specific type of neck pain. While some doctors use it off-label to treat other conditions that cause neck pain, Botox does not appear to be ...

Botox, also known as botulinum toxin, is a prescription medication that’s injected into your muscles. It temporarily weakens and paralyzes your muscles, stopping them from contracting and relaxing.

Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) has emerged as an indispensable intervention for managing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). By inhibiting acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction, ...