A recent study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain ...

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

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 crucial component of the autonomic nervous system, influencing vital functions such as heart rate, digestion, and mood. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) involves delivering mild ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Thank u, necks! Pressing a $269 electrical device against the vagus nerve in your neck may be the secret to good vibes and stellar sleep. Implantable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices, which can ...

The disturbed physiology that marks states of threat is often a player—sometimes an unrecognized one—in chronic physical and psychiatric disorders, giving the vagus nerve a huge role in ...