The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

A recent drug discovery could eventually help the visually impaired and those suffering from multiple sclerosis, traumatic stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease regain some of their vision and mental ...

Syphilis cases surge across the UK, prompting urgent warnings about symptoms and the importance of early treatment.

Doctors are warning about the unusual symptoms of a rare parasitic infection that is common in Hawaii.

In other words, a non-painful stimulus – like when you rub your shin after walking into a table – can overtake slower pain ...

Interrupting signals exchanged between tumors and the nervous system could become a critical pillar of cancer care ...

Getting enough high-quality sleep has been associated with improved immune function, reduced stress, faster recovery from ...

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...

Whether dogs are ticklish on their paws is something that you may be wondering about. Perhaps your dog moves his paw away ...

There is no escape from mental pain. It's necessary to learn techniques that soften the body's physiologic response to threats.

The state says Ryder Hall died from injuries he sustained due to child abuse. The defense says the baby died after falling from his crib.

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same ...