It only took one dental hygienist (with a gift for metaphor) to tell me that not flossing is like mopping a floor you haven’t ...

Sometimes called a “pacemaker for the brain,” this nerve connects the brain to most major organ systems in your body. For ...

Two vagus nerve stimulators are put to the test in this review. The devices are designed to calm stress in as little as 2 ...

Gargling water and humming might sound strange but new research shows they activate your vagus nerve and calm anxiety within minutes.

There’s no shortage of hacks, snacks, and habits that purportedly help you stay healthier for longer. But while we’re busy chasing cutting-edge upgrades—from cold plunges and greens powders to living ...

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around the third decade of life. Developing tau ...

Gum disease can lead to heart issues. Gum disease can increase risk of heart disease if left untreated. "Plaque...can trigger inflammation and allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream," warns ...

You may be familiar with the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It processes information to make key decisions about bodily functions. Outside of this system is the ...

Pain that begins in the back or neck and radiates down the arm is often a sign of a pinched or irritated nerve in the spine, doctors say. The discomfort can include numbness, tingling, or weakness in ...

Surgeons across the country are testing a glowing nerve imaging agent that could make head and neck surgery safer. Here’s how it works. A new surgical technique is helping doctors better protect ...