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

After years of work, cognition and neuroscience doctoral student Hailey Welch has reached two milestones at once.In September ...

Cognition and neuroscience doctoral student Hailey Welch is the lead author of a study appearing online Nov. 5 in Cell ...

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

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in our body. Running between the base of the brain down to the lower torso, it carries ...

The study’s findings are important because they show that people with throat issues might be at a higher risk for heart ...

Bursts of electrical stimulation could help restore gut motion to treat constipation, a technique recently licensed by industry leader Boston Scientific ...

“When the gut is healthy and balanced, it sends ‘good’ signals that support brain health. But when it’s disturbed—by stress, poor diet, or antibiotics—it can send “stress” signals that may impair ...

In recent years, scientists are uncovering new insights into the vagus nerve, a key player in communication between the gut and the brain, with fascinating significant implications for nutrition, ...

The human gut is far more than a digestive organ. It is an intricate ecosystem of epithelial tissue, immune networks, microbial communities, and neural circuits that together regulate not only ...

In today’s fast-paced world, health challenges are rarely isolated. Chronic pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances often stem from a complex web of physical, emotional, and ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...