An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people's diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes.

The vagus nerve, a complex bundle of 200,000 fibers connecting the brain to vital organs, has remained a medical enigma for ...

A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field.

New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve.

The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...

These cells coordinate bodily functions and movement quickly, often without intentional thought. They also can be affected differently by health conditions. Talk with your healthcare provider if you ...

Nerve Ending is a lightweight JavaScript micro-library that provides a set of functions for creating and manipulating DOM elements declaratively. It is particularly suitable for building ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around ... which are cell components that regulate cell function by letting mineral ions in and out. Although they are effective, these medications can ...