Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says ...

Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life. Fournie had been married to his longtime sweetheart for two years, and had no reason to suspect he had any mental health issues. ...

Stimulating either of a pair of crucial nerves that carry messages from the brain to several major organs could be an effective way to treat people with severe depression. An international team of ...

In clinical trials, almost 500 depression patients who were resistant to current treatments were given therapy that stimulated their vagus nerve. The majority of these patients had such serious ...

Two studies show positive treatment effect and improved quality of life among patients with treatment-resistant depression. HealthDay News — Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) shows a positive treatment ...

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