Experts weigh in on their stress-reducing and mental health benefits - Can a small vibrating device really ease stress and ...

The vagus nerve, a complex bundle of 200,000 fibers connecting the brain to vital organs, has remained a medical enigma for ...

A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field.

New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve.

Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor has been studying grief for a long time. Part of her interest in the subject is personal.

Love is a powerful interplay of brain chemistry, heart regulation, and evolution. On Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love’s ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people ...

Now, a new year-long trial of a treatment that involves electrically stimulating the vagus nerve has found promising results for people suffering with exactly this type of this 'treatment-resistant' ...

Summary: Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness. This “electric pill” technique uses ear-mounted ...

This reaction is known as a vasovagal syncope episode, also known as fainting. Vasovagal syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness. The vasovagal response, in which your blood pressure suddenly ...

Thank u, necks! Pressing a $269 electrical device against the vagus nerve in your neck may be the secret to good vibes and stellar sleep. Implantable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices, which can ...