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 ...

Some health problems, including chronic pain, inflammation and neurological diseases, can be treated by nerve stimulation, for example, with the help of electrodes that are attached to the ear and ...

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 ...

The vagus nerve is an integral part of your autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls the things your body does without your conscious input, such as breathing, digesting ...

In a world where stress has become a near-constant companion for many, scientists and medical professionals have turned their attention to an unassuming hero within our bodies, the vagus nerve. This ...

The advent of anti-obesity medications such as semaglutide that act on the receptor for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) provide a pharmacological solution to hunger management. However, the body has ...

In today’s always-on world, stress is a part of life. Work deadlines, money concerns, fitful sleep, doomscrolling – it’s no surprise that over five million working-age adults in the UK describe ...

Dear Doctors: I keep reading about how the vagus nerve has a lot to do with things like mood, digestion and keeping your brain healthy. Where is it located? Supposedly there is even a kind of ...