More than 20% of all patients treated with the implant had essentially no symptoms of depression after two years, researchers ...

Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to ...

The human body is full of elegant designs that seem almost too perfect to be real. But once in a while, nature throws in a ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the ...

A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected to the heart helps protect heart cells and ...

Transferring mitochondria, or the glial cells that produce them, to mice with nerve damage mitigated pain, suggesting a ...

Chinese researchers have built a self-healing gelatin sensor that lets robots rate pain and protect themselves after damage.

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

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

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

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, ...