Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says ...

After years of work, cognition and neuroscience doctoral student Hailey Welch is—for the first time—the lead author of a ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

New research from Michigan State University reveals that race/ethnicity and food insecurity are two key factors associated with peripheral neuropathy.

Nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system that appear to differ between males and females, according ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

Magnesium supplements are everywhere—lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media. Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears a daily tablet will help ...

Nial Wheate in the past has received funding from the ACT Cancer Council, Tenovus Scotland, Medical Research Scotland, Scottish Crucible, and the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance. He is a ...

Bananas are packed with fiber, potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants that help protect the heart, aid digestion, and support weight control. Bananas originate from Southeast Asia and grow in many ...