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

The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

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

The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system influencing bodily functions like heart rate digestion ...

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

He argues that stress responses can be regulated due to the interconnectedness of body reactivity, cognitive and emotional function, and social behavior. Through the vagus nerve, we react to ...

Deep breathing is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the vagus nerve. Taking slow, deep breaths can activate the ...

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

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.

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must be ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's ...