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 ...

The vagus nerve is known for being an anxiety hack in wellness circles, but research suggests it may play a role in preventing chronic illnesses.

Implantable vagus nerve stimulation devices have long been used to treat epilepsy, depression and stroke. A new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets, like the one shown here from Truvaga ...

Then, they run a wire under your skin from the stimulator to an electrode attached to the vagus nerve, which they can access through a small cut in your neck. After it’s put in, the stimulator ...

The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they are showing promise in people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, including Crohn's ...

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 ...