A new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has traced how the sympathetic nervous system, the ...

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.

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two ...

Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study. A study from Rutgers Health ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common complication of obesity, plays an important role in the development of hypertension. Mechanisms include intermittent hypoxia, oxidative stress, increased ...