Vagus means wandering, and the vagus nerve, after it leaves the base of the brain, sends branches to the ears, the throat, the heart, the lungs, and the digestive tract, with stops along the way ...

A branch of the vagus nerve also leads from the brain directly into the ear, which is why small electrodes in the ear can be used to activate the vagus nerve, stimulate the brain and thus ...

Major US banks shut more than 100 locations in just three weeks as the local branch bloodbath continues. Banks filed notice to shut down 107 locations between January 12 and February 6 ...

Pinched nerves are uncomfortable, no matter where they happen in the body. A pinched nerve in the neck, though, can be downright excruciating. Most everyday movements require you to move your neck ...

NatWest plans to close 53 more branches between April and June 2025 The bank has shut 1,431 branches since 2015, including 48 last year The closures are part of a shift toward prioritising digital ...

Nerves send messages between your brain and the rest of your body. The nerves in your neck and back branch off of the spinal cord, exit the spinal canal between vertebrae (the bones of your spine), ...

A new memo by NIH Acting Director Matthew Memoli, obtained by Forbes, clarifies what can and can’t be done with regard to clinical trials, purchasing, research publications and public ...

In this syndrome, the nerves controlling muscle movement and those that carry pain, temperature, and touch sensations are affected leading to muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or ...

Many people, such as older or disabled customers or small business owners, rely on local banks. Rural areas may have poor broadband or mobile phone signal, meaning people can struggle to access ...