Experts make human volunteers face approaching pathogens in virtual reality and find that specific brain regions become ...

Viewed this way, “Mind-Body medicine” is the tail wagging the dog, to put it mildly.

By gently stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanisms, homeopathic therapy addresses the root causes, whether stress, ...

A study in Nature reveals how gut cells sense microbial flagellin and signal the brain to stop eating—introducing a sixth ...

The lymphatic system, often overshadowed by your more celebrated counterparts like the circulatory and respiratory systems, plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of bodily fluids, def ...

Your circadian rhythm influences mood, metabolism and even how well you respond to medical treatment. Now we finally have the ...

Psychology research suggests that the human body, particularly the muscles on our face, plays a key part in the processing of others' emotions. For instance, past findings suggest that when we see ...

Of the 3.6 million babies born in the United States each year, about 80% begin breastfeeding in their first month of life.

A new mRNA-based vaccine triggers a response from the innate immune system to help arm the body against cancer, a mouse study finds. It's now in early human trials.

Federal investigation reveals ethical and safety issues in organ donation, including procurement from patients who may not ...

Your circadian rhythm influences mood, metabolism and even how well you respond to medical treatment. Now we finally have the ...

Putting your weight into opening a door (say, with your shoulder) is easier than using your hands. Sliding heavy cardboard boxes across a wood floor is easier than lifting the box and carrying it.