Social media hype about the vagus nerve tends to be oversimplified. The truth is more complex — and more interesting.

A new recovery approach is gaining attention, and for good reason.

For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a ...

The device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart and quieting racing thoughts.

Cambridge researchers created miniature brain-and-spinal-cord systems in the lab that can send signals and even trigger tiny ...

Vagus nerve stimulation devices are becoming more popular to help people deal with stress, anxiety and sleep issues.

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 ...

Learn how lab-grown brains could help scientists reawaken nerve regeneration.

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, ...

What Is the Occipital Nerve? The occipital nerve is actually a group of nerves that give you feeling in your scalp. They branch off from larger nerves in your spinal cord. There are three kinds of ...

Our hands-on Sensate vagus nerve device review explores comfort, features, and whether it may help reduce stress and improve ...