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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
New book reveals evidence-based approaches for nervous system dysfunction—debunking quick fixes and offering actionable strategies in neuromodulation, biofeedback, and trauma recovery. Vagus ...
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 ...
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 ...
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...
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 ...
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