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Slow breathing and cold plunges promise calm. But real vagus nerve treatments are more complex and still under study.

From humming and ice baths to medical implants, the vagus nerve is everywhere. But what does it actually do and can you ...

When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

The vagus nerve is getting a lot of attention online these days. As just one of 12 paired cranial nerves, you may wonder what’s so special about it. But if you’ve seen people on social media sharing ...

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, the longest nerve in the body, originates in the brainstem and extends down into the abdomen. It monitors and receives information about the functioning of the heart, lungs, and other ...

Have you felt butterflies in your stomach or hunger pangs? Those “gut feelings” happen thanks to the vagus nerve, which is a superhighway that connects the brain and the gut. What gives this nerve ...

The Northwell Health neurosurgeon has spent decades investigating how stimulating the vagus nerve can help bring relief to people with diseases caused by inflammation.