This new “connectome” could bring researchers one step closer to understanding how nerves connect to organs throughout the ...

Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized ...

A group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure now emerge as ...

A molecular mechanism that significantly contributes to the progression of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by a ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill-sized device for treating rheumatoid arthritis, marking the first ...

Learn about the median nerve, its location in the body, its function, and conditions that may affect it.

Find out what you need to know about the phrenic nerve. Learn about its location, function, and disorders that may affect your health.

The vagus nerve is the body’s superpower and it’s used to counteract your fight/flight system. It’s how you develop a healthy stress response and become resilient. When stimulated, you feel ...

A pinched nerve can be very painful—no matter where it’s located in your body. If you experience one in your back, it can travel to other parts of the body and cause sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or ...