After years of work, cognition and neuroscience doctoral student Hailey Welch is—for the first time—the lead author of a ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says ...

The vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs, and other ...

For the first time, researchers have identified that the brain receives specific sugar-related information from the gut via vagus nerve pathways. The discovery of a gut-brain circuit in mice dedicated ...

Pulsetto is a non-invasive wearable device that stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce stress and improve sleep. Most users report seeing positive changes within 1 to 30 days of use. The accompanying ...

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 ...

The study’s findings are important because they show that people with throat issues might be at a higher risk for heart ...