More than 20% of all patients treated with the implant had essentially no symptoms of depression after two years, researchers ...

But the vagus nerve can also be stimulated via the skin, usually in or around the left ear, using small electrical pulses ...

Findings reveal that vagus nerve stimulation leads to lasting benefits in treatment-resistant depression, improving function ...

If you feel simultaneously on-edge and burned out, your vagus nerve could likely use a tune-up. The vagus nerve is one of the largest and most complex nerves in the body, and one of its most important ...

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 ...

Running up and down the human body like a long and strong intricate cable of connection is something called the vagus nerve. A few facts about the basic functions of the vagus nerve: Your vagus nerve ...

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 ...

There's a lot that goes on in the human body that many of us may not be aware of. Recent videos going around on social media has our team looking more into the vagus nerves. Many are claiming that ...

Auricular vagal neuromodulation therapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment that could aid cardiovascular disease ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy involves implanting a small device that sends a mild electric pulse through the vagus nerve. Source: Alila Medical Media/Shutterstock Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and ...

What's coming next from the health and wellness industry? According to these CES exhibitors, nothing short of life-transforming tech.