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

Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the vagus nerve. “When we slow and lengthen the breath—particularly the exhale—we stimulate vagal tone, shifting the body out of ‘fight-or-flight ...

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 ...

Researchers have identified a bone-driven signaling pathway that may explain how spinal degeneration leads to chronic pain.

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 ...

Dr. Lacy Anderson explains that pain radiating from the back or neck down the arm is often caused by a pinched or irritated ...

Compared with sham treatment, genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation provides superior and durable relief for chronic knee pain.

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

A new multicenter study led by Zachary Binder, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, provides compelling evidence that an ultrasound-guided nerve block can dramatically improve pain control for ...

A pinched nerve can be very painful—no matter where it’s located in your body. If you experience one in your back, it can travel to other parts of the body and cause sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or ...

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 ...

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, ...