Medically accurate illustration of the vagus nerve. Source: Sebastian Kaulitzk/Shutterstock Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) significantly improves quality of life for patients with treatment-resistant ...

But the vagus nerve can also be stimulated via the skin, usually in or around the left ear, using small electrical pulses ...

About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a few ...

Those of us of a certain age know the topic of conversation with friends often turns to the state of our health. But next time you’re comparing anxiety levels, digestive issues, aches and pains, or ...

Tiny pulses of electricity may provide the next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. The pulses would be delivered via implanted devices that stimulate the vagus nerve, and they ...

The vagus nerve is called the "wandering nerve" because it's the longest nerve in the human body and travels from the base of the brain up into the ears and down into the lower intestines. In recent ...

At St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital in Austin, Peter Meisel tries to pick up a marble with his left hand by pinching his forefinger and thumb together. It's a move most people don't even think ...

Pulsetto is a wearable device that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce stress and improve sleep. The device is non-invasive and works by sending electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, which helps ...

The vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a pacemaker-like device implanted in the chest that delivers intermittent electrical signals to the brain via an electrode wrapped around the left vagus nerve. The ...

New York, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DISCLOSURE: This market analysis ranks consumer vagus nerve stimulation devices based on adoption metrics, user satisfaction data, and competitive ...

An experimental device that stimulates a key nerve connecting the heart and brain can improve fitness and exercise tolerance, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. Subscribe ...