Long-term use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), or vaping, can significantly impair the function of the body's blood vessels, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the use of ...

Recent medical research indicates that the heightened risk of heart disease observed in patients with depression or anxiety may stem from specific biological pathways involving the brain and immune ...

Early autonomic dysfunction in prodromal Parkinson disease independently predicts a substantially higher risk for earlier cognitive impairment, suggesting autonomic assessment may help identify ...

At the forefront of this shift is Nuropod, a U.S.-available, non-invasive, ear-worn vagus nerve stimulation wearable designed ...

This stock photo shows electroacupuncture being used in a clinical practice. This modern-day form of acupuncture augments traditional methods by passing a microcurrent of electricity through very thin ...

" When I am in a ventral vagal state of regulation, I have a baseline of energy to enjoy doing what I love. I rediscover my ...

Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs; for example, cluster headaches) are characterised by relatively short-lasting but severe pain attacks associated with autonomic manifestations such as sweating ...

A research team led by Félix Viana, co-director of the Sensory Transduction and Nociception laboratory at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint research center of the Spanish National Research ...