In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* server, a team of researchers performed an extensive database search to identify studies providing consistent data on structural and functional ...

“By elucidating the intricate interplay between TGF-β signaling, vagus nerve stimulation and metabolic dysfunction, there’s potential to identify more precise and effective therapeutic targets.” ...

The vagus nerve, also known as the “wanderer,” is an amazing structure. It is the 10th cranial nerve emerging from the brainstem at the base of the skull, coursing down the neck, to connect with ...

Available for pre-sale now, the book hits shelves on May 13, 2025 MANHASSET, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The vagus nerve, a complex bundle of 200,000 fibers connecting the brain to vital organs, has ...

The advent of anti-obesity medications such as semaglutide that act on the receptor for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) provide a pharmacological solution to hunger management. However, the body has ...

The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention online these days. As just one of 12 paired cranial nerves, you may wonder what’s so special about it. But if you’ve seen people on social media sharing ...

The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an overzealous ...

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 ...

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