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

Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care ...

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...

GBS is a rare disorder where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system which carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, causing muscle weakness and paralysis ...

Mumbai: Bombay High Court allows a 19-year-old to terminate her 23-week pregnancy due to mental distress and severe foetal anomalies, emphasizing mental health in reproductive rights.

Together these make up the central nervous system. Researchers speculate that a combination of genetic and environmental factors is at play, but it’s still not fully understood how. Share on ...

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...

Diseases of the nervous system refer to disorders that affect any part of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord or cranial nerves) or peripheral nervous system. During the pathogenesis of ...

Thank u, necks! Pressing a $269 electrical device against the vagus nerve in your neck may be the secret to good vibes and stellar sleep. Implantable vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices, which can ...

Central nervous system (CNS) injuries are a leading cause of long-term disability. While various interventions to improve injury outcomes are being researched, effective treatment options that can ...

This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes and routines. Returning to school after the extended summer break can also be a shock to the system.