The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists | Health

I’ve made a cup of coffee, written my to-do list and now I’m wiring up my ear to a device that will send an electrical message to my brainstem. If the testimonials are to believed, incorporating this stimulating habit into my daily routine could help to reduce stress and anxiety, curb inflammation and digestive issues,… Continue reading The key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? Why the vagus nerve is so exciting to scientists | Health

NHS to offer weight-loss jabs via apps that help patients with obesity | Obesity

Weight-loss jabs are among a range of measures that will soon be made available by the NHS via prescription on apps in an attempt to tackle obesity, as demand for traditional face-to-face services surges. The four programmes – Liva, Oviva, Roczen and Second Nature – can be downloaded via an app or computer, allowing specialists… Continue reading NHS to offer weight-loss jabs via apps that help patients with obesity | Obesity