A nerve stimulator implant called Inspire is helping some sleep apnea patients breathe normally at night when a CPAP machine is not an effective treatment.

The parasympathetic nervous system has the opposite effect. It slows the heart, supports digestion and promotes a calmer ...

At the forefront of this shift is Nuropod, a U.S.-available, non-invasive, ear-worn vagus nerve stimulation wearable designed to help support reductions in symptoms associated with persistent fatigue, ...

Shoulder pain is one of the most common locations of chronic pain. It impacts quality of life and has the potential to become disabling for millions of Americans. The 60-day SPR ® SPRINT ® Peripheral ...

Wear it every night, and you might bite your fight or flight. The trendy new wearable might look simple and unassuming, but ...

The idea that inflammation can be regulated by the nervous system is leading to an explosion in what is being dubbed ...

Deeper sleep, more focus, etter digestion – the yōjō promises plenty ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in vagus nerve stimulation. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection ...

Wearable health technology is rapidly evolving from passive tracking to active physiological modulation. What began with step ...

Adequate sleep (about seven to eight hours for adults) is crucial to your health, alertness and more. Obstructive sleep apnea ...

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 ...

Researchers warn that implanted nerve cuff electrodes can trigger unintended nerve stimulation and pain during MRI scans.