Stimulating the vagus nerve can influence the pain of migraine and arthritis, as well as subdue many sources of visceral pain. It is considered a promising add-on treatment for inflammatory bowel ...

The trigeminal nerve, which controls sensation of the face and front of the head, is involved in migraine. It is the largest of the 12 cranial nerves and sends sensory information, such as ...

While it’s not yet fully understood why these conditions often coexist, it’s pretty clear the gut-brain connection is once ...

It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from behind. Your heart pounds; your blood pressure skyrockets.

A 2024 article notes that temporomandibular disorders and primary headache disorders, including migraine, often coexist. This suggests that they may have similar underlying mechanisms. For example ...

It might not be the first place you turn when you’re feeling anxious, but your freezer – and in particular, the humble ice pack – could be the secret to a calmer night. Here’s how ‘vagus ...

Getting to know your vagus nerve could help you manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Here’s everything you need to know. One of the key areas of focus to emerge from this trend has been the ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve can influence the pain of migraine and arthritis, as well as subdue many sources of visceral pain. It is considered a promising add-on treatment for inflammatory bowel ...