The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention lately, as recent research suggests that it plays an important role in our trauma responses and in moderating inflammation in the body. Given the fact ...
My nervous system is humming. And not in a good way. The irony is that just moments before I sat down to write this piece, a piece on how critical the vagus nerve is to understanding our human biology ...
Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...
ROCKAWAY, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- electroCore, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine and wellness company, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed ...
New book reveals evidence-based approaches for nervous system dysfunction—debunking quick fixes and offering actionable strategies in neuromodulation, biofeedback, and trauma recovery. Vagus ...
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 ...
Vagus nerve cells that sense heat, irritation, and tissue damage also help prevent harmful immune overreactions during flu infection. Disabling these inflammation-curbing nerve cells worsened disease ...
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 ...