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: The electrical signals must be ...

Now, a new crop of buzzy non-invasive VNS gadgets promises to relieve stress, sharpen focus and improve sleep in mere minutes ...

The trial was investigating the use of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

According to new work from The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, it is possible to “use” the vagus nerve to help treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other conditions.

Here’s how ‘vagus nerve icing’ could help you to calm down before bed. One such ‘hack’ is ‘vagus nerve icing’ to ease anxiety. The technique, which was originally outlined in a ...

The doctor places a small device called a generator in the chest. The doctor threads wires from the generator up to the left vagus nerve and wraps them around it. The doctor closes the incision with a ...