From humming and ice baths to medical implants, the vagus nerve is everywhere. But what does it actually do and can you ...

An implantable vagus nerve stimulation device yielded an ACR20 response rate of more than 52% at 12 months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in Nature ...

Using mice, the team of researchers found that activating the nerve highway linking the brain, immune system and internal ...

Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced ...

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 ...

Chinese scientists succeed in multiplying millions of NK cells against cancer from a single donor, for more accessible therapies.

After surgery, some older adults don't simply recover—they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nerve flossing is a common technique taught to patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions like carpal tunnel ...

Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a ...

According to many TikTok claims, the secret to getting rid of anxiety is to reset the vagus nerve. It’s a big claim for a nerve most of us didn’t know we had. So can you really reboot your calm? To ...

Nerve discomfort rarely appears as a single, obvious issue. For many adults, it begins quietly with occasional tingling, restless sleep, mental haze, or ongoing fatigue. Over time, these subtle ...