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

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

For people living with chronic inflammatory diseases, the immune system can feel like a switch that is stuck in the ‘on’ ...

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

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

A single nerve injury can quietly reshape the immune system across the entire body. Preclinical research from McGill ...

Chemotherapy has long forced patients to choose between fighting their cancer and living with nerve pain that can linger for ...

The heart listens to nerve signals as it ages. New findings show how the vagus nerve may help protect heart muscle over time.

The secret to a healthier and "younger" heart lies in the vagus nerve. A recent study coordinated by the Sant'Anna School of ...

A pinched nerve occurs when there is pressure or force on an area of a nerve, causing it to send pain signals to the brain. Most instances are mild, and a person can often treat them at home. This ...

Have you ever felt a sensation of pain or numbness in one of your feet and wondered what could be causing it? One of the possible causes could be a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve happens when too much ...

The vagus nerve is the body’s superpower and it’s used to counteract your fight/flight system. It’s how you develop a healthy stress response and become resilient. When stimulated, you feel calmer, ...