New research identifies a specific neural pathway (Pdyn+ neurons) that carries stress signals from the brain to the skin, triggering eczema flares by activating eosinophils.

Researchers have created a digital topographical map of the cardiac sympathetic neural network, the region that controls the body's heart rate and its 'fight-or-flight' response. They hope this map ...

Obstructive sleep apnea promotes whole-body inflammation and weakens the body's immune system. Read about related pathways and health consequences.

A new study published in Gastroenterology reveals that early life stress may significantly increase the risk of developing long-term digestive disorders by altering the gut-brain connection and the ...

The sympathetic nervous system, which helps your heart and other vital organs function all the time, increases activity in response to danger or stress, preparing the body for extra demands. Stress is ...

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that an unusual heart rhythm disorder, POTS, is particularly common in people with long COVID. The majority of those affected are middle-aged women. The ...

Early stress may quietly shape how the brain and gut communicate. These changes could raise the risk of long-term digestive problems.

People who have had COVID-19, even mild cases, tend to have cardiovascular imbalances in the short and medium term and need to undergo rehabilitation. This was the finding of a study of 130 volunteers ...

Neurological diseases affect the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves that carry signals throughout your body. These conditions can disrupt movement, thinking, mood, ...