Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says ...

Poking your ear with what looks like a rubber toothbrush, moving your eyes from side to side, tapping your body or gargling ...

If you feel simultaneously on-edge and burned out, your vagus nerve could likely use a tune-up. The vagus nerve is one of the largest and most complex nerves in the body, and one of its most important ...

“Trans auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is one of the less invasive approaches to modulate brain function in neuropsychiatric and degenerative disorder.” Daniel Dautan posted on Bluesky, ...

New book reveals evidence-based approaches for nervous system dysfunction—debunking quick fixes and offering actionable ...

Researchers have shown a direct link between vagus nerve stimulation and its connection to the learning centers of the brain. The discovery may lead to treatments that will improve cognitive retention ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Doctors say they have found a link between the vagus nerve and many symptoms of long COVID. The vagus nerve runs from the skull base through the upper torso. It helps regulate organ ...

Johannes holds an MSci in Neuroscience from King’s College London, where he worked on projects involving Alzheimer’s disease and Fragile X syndrome. Johannes holds an MSci in Neuroscience from King’s ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve of rats deters them from seeking cocaine, suggesting that this therapy could help treat drug addiction and prevent relapse in substance use disorders.

The usual medications for rheumatoid arthritis don’t work for everyone with the condition. Some have bothersome side effects, like an increased risk of infection. And some can be very expensive. These ...