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 ...

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 ...

“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.” ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 quietly controls so much: heart rate, stress, and even gut health. Science and technology have come together in 2025, making it easier than ever to support this vital nerve without ...

No one likes feeling stressed out. But what if you had a “calm-down” channel running through your body that you could switch ...

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga, promises ...