When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

Could our ‘internal communication superhighway’ hold the key to mental and physical wellbeing?

Vagus nerve stimulation may treat many diseases by changing brain signals, inflammation, and organ communication.

Arshad Majid receives funding from the National Institute of Health research (NIHR) EME Programme for the TRICEPS trial which is investigating tVNS in stroke recovery. The vagus nerve has quietly ...

There's a lot to feel stressed about these days, and as someone with general anxiety, I find my body entering "fight-or-flight" for seemingly no reason at all. While my lifestyle habits (which include ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

What type of medical intervention is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration across different devices and indications to help treat conditions as disparate as epilepsy, stroke rehabilitation ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) The vagus nerve has quietly shaped how our bodies function for thousands of years. Recently, it has moved into the spotlight, especially in wellness culture, where ...