Nerve cells take in information through ... with their surrounding environment and control their body functions. The nervous system is very complex. We rely on it every day to help us stay healthy ...

Fruits such as bananas, oranges, and avocados are excellent sources of potassium. Hence, they are particularly beneficial for ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique ...

The neurons in the octopus's arms are concentrated along an axial nerve cord that undulates down the length of each arm, with nodes centered around each of the suckers. It seems complex and focused, ...

Bassi et al investigate the impact of phrenic nerve stimulation on deeply sedated, mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Cortical activity, connectivity ...

The vagus nerve is a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system influencing bodily functions like heart rate digestion ...

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for ...

Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness.

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal nerve health is paramount for overall well-being. Nerve-related issues can ...

Each octopus arm has a massive nervous system, with more neurons combined across the eight arms than in the animal’s brain. These neurons are concentrated in a large axial nerve cord (ANC ...