The scientists found that the approach of an infectious avatar fired up brain areas linked to personal space — the region ...

Study Human physiology is a complex system where several components coordinate to ensure smooth functioning. A team of ...

Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.

People infected with norovirus typically shed “literally billions of viral particles,” said Schaffner, the food safety expert. And it only takes a few viral particles to make someone sick.

Terrain theory is making a comeback, offering the illusion that illness is always preventable, and blaming the sick for being ...