In a recent study posted to Preprints with The Lancet* server, a team of researchers performed an extensive database search to identify studies providing consistent data on structural and functional ...

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

The vagus nerve, also known as the “wanderer,” is an amazing structure. It is the 10th cranial nerve emerging from the brainstem at the base of the skull, coursing down the neck, to connect with ...

“Trans auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is one of the less invasive approaches to modulate brain function in neuropsychiatric and degenerative disorder.” Daniel Dautan posted on Bluesky, ...

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

“By elucidating the intricate interplay between TGF-β signaling, vagus nerve stimulation and metabolic dysfunction, there’s potential to identify more precise and effective therapeutic targets.” ...

Chronic cough remains a common reason for consultation in pulmonology post–COVID-19. But what do we really know about this condition, now 5 years after the pandemic’s onset? This topic was discussed ...

If you're like most us, you've been put through the wringer by challenges that have cropped up when you're least expecting them. And all that stress takes a toll on the extremely long nerve that makes ...

When treatments such as medication and therapy aren’t able to relieve the symptoms of depression or another mental health condition, there are other options available. A psychiatrist might suggest ...

The global Vagus Nerve Stimulation Market is witnessing strong momentum due to the rising prevalence of neurological disorders, increasing demand for non-invasive therapeutic solutions, growing ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve of rats deters them from seeking cocaine, suggesting that this therapy could help treat drug addiction and prevent relapse in substance use disorders.