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

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

Among patients with chronic insomnia, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation improves sleep quality and is safe and effective.

The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the ...

You've heard massaging it can relieve stress—now experts have found the 27 million U.S. autoimmune sufferers could find therapy here, too.

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

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.

They also increase a person's risk of infections. Vagus nerve stimulation might offer a way to augment or replace drug treatment, doctors say. "Neural signals have the ability to reflexively ...

While VNS can offer great relief, it is important to note that it does not cure epilepsy. The device helps manage seizures ...

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 ...