The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the ...

"This is most of the vagus nerve from the brain to the neck to half the distance through the chest," he says. Next, he shows me what a cross-section looks like under a microscope. "It's like a ...

taVNS led to significantly improved insomnia severity that remained steady from the end to the 8-week treatment through an additional 12 weeks of follow-up. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve ...

The locus coeruleus–norepinephrine system is thought to be involved in the clinical effects of vagus nerve stimulation. This system is known to prevent seizure development and induce long-term plastic ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep. The study could help scientists understand ...

In this information when we use the term ‘seizure’ we mean epileptic seizure. The brain has millions of nerve cells which control the way we think, move, and feel. The brain uses electrical signals to ...

"A vitamin B12 deficiency can damage your nervous system so it's important to treat a deficiency as soon as possible in one is suspected." Data released at the end of 2023 shows admissions for vitamin ...

GBS is a nerve disease that affects senses, movements, breathing, and heartbeat in humans. The condition, in which the body’s immune system attacks nerves, can cause paralysis and even death.