The idea that inflammation can be regulated by the nervous system is leading to an explosion in what is being dubbed ...

“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, ...

We all have two vagus nerves—one on the left side of the body and one on the right—both of which connect the brain to the intestines. On TikTok, vagus nerve stimulation sounds like a miracle cure.

A study published in Cell Stem Cell on February 5, 2026, traces a direct signaling chain from sleep-deprived brains to ...

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 ...

Wear it every night, and you might bite your fight or flight. The trendy new wearable might look simple and unassuming, but the Pulsetto FIT is packed with much more advanced health-tech than you ...

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Doctors say they have found a link between the vagus nerve and many symptoms of long COVID. The vagus nerve runs from the skull base through the upper torso. It helps regulate organ ...

Dopamine is usually the first point of call to explain why food and drugs feel rewarding. However, a new study has found that signals from the gut, carried by the vagus nerve, are required for normal ...

Activating the vagus nerve is crucial for regulating the nervous system and easy to do. Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Dave Rabin shares how. ByAnna Haines, Former Contributor. Forbes ...

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.