The primary mechanism of action is thought to be olfaction ... A pathophysiologic phenomenon, the vomiting reflex is initiated by the activation of the vomiting center, a nucleus of neurons ...

Although cough is a defence mechanism to clear the airways, if it becomes excessive or persistent it may cause hyperventilation which, in combination with reflex cardiovascular changes ...

Nature doesn’t always play nice – sometimes it spits, pukes, and makes a mess to survive. In this video, we take a wild ride through the animal kingdom’s grossest defense mechanisms. From lizards that ...

In a recently published review article, researchers synthesized cutting-edge findings on brain–gut neuroimmune interactions ...

The star of "The Last of Us" said “everything outside was a threat” as they struggled with an "all-encompsssing" fear of vomit and sickness Bella Ramsey said their past struggle with the ...

Nasal vibration therapy shows potential to reduce migraine frequency and intensity through targeted nerve stimulation.

A former teacher is facing jail after being found guilty of raping a woman who had been vomiting, by pretending to be her ex-boyfriend. Former PE teacher Daniel Gravell launched the attack at a ...

Gastric flu, also known as winter vomiting disease, is caused by a contagious virus that results in projectile vomiting and diarrhoea. PHLS spokesman Simon Gregor said the bug was present across ...

Their stings can cause extreme pain, vomiting, and breathing difficulties ... Surprisingly, their venom is only a defense mechanism, and stonefish don’t use it to kill their prey. Instead, they strike ...

Background: Coagulation disorders are common complications in patients with pulmonary infections. Studies have suggested beneficial effects of anticoagulant therapies in patients with COVID-19.