The interplay between the nervous and stomatognathic systems, both anatomically proximate and functionally intertwined, holds profound implications for health. Advances in brain science reveal ...

Mitochondria are primarily known as the powerhouse of the cell. However, these cellular organelles are required not only for providing energy: Researchers recently discovered that mitochondria play an ...

An incredible new study led by a team from the Scripps Research Institute has discovered a novel communication pathway between fat cells and the brain. The findings reveal that the brain doesn’t ...

A key protein expressed in epithelial “skin” cells plays a critical role in protecting the structure and function of cells in the nervous system of a model nematode, a type of worm, according to new ...

Cancer tumors hijack the vagus nerve to communicate with the brain, triggering a hormonal response that suppresses the immune system.

Severe and persistent disability often undermines the life-saving benefits of cancer treatment. Pain and fatigue - together with sensory, motor, and cognitive disorders - are chief among the ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Blue Tree Counseling & Consultation is a practice of Quad Cities’ mental health therapists committed to fostering an environment of honesty and genuine connection where the ...

Migraines are far worse than a bad headache. As many as 14 percent of the world's adults may suffer from these excruciating episodes. They can involve unbearable throbbing pain, or intense pulsing ...

" 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 love of learning and creativity. I have an urge for social engagement. I ...