Altitude sickness is typically mild but can sometimes turn very serious − a high-altitude medicine physician explains how to safely prepare

Whether you’re ascending to high altitudes for casual travel or for adventure tourism, there are specific strategies to help you acclimate and reduce the likelihood of altitude sickness.

Brian Strickland, Senior Instructor in Emergency Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
March 1, 2024 ~10 min

Tweaked nausea drug gets into cells for lasting pain relief

A modified version of an anti-nausea medication can reach inside cells to disrupt signaling and provide lasting pain relief.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
May 24, 2023 ~6 min


‘Cybersickness’ from VR headsets hits women more often

When using virtual reality headsets, women are more likely than men to suffer cybersickness, researchers have found.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
May 3, 2023 ~6 min

Screentime can make you feel sick – here are ways to manage cybersickness

If you ever felt nauseous, fatigued or disoriented after using your phone or computer, you may be experiencing a condition similar to motion sickness.

Angelica Jasper, PhD Candidate in Human Computer Interaction, Iowa State University • conversation
July 22, 2021 ~8 min

When working out makes you sick to your stomach: What to know about exercise-induced nausea

You're working out, feeling great – until your stomach starts to churn and you're sidelined with a bout of nausea. Here's what's happening in your body and how to avoid this common effect of exercise.

Anne R. Crecelius, Associate Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton • conversation
Dec. 29, 2020 ~7 min

How does stomach trouble make good foods revolting?

A stomachache can make a once-enjoyable food seem disgusting. New research in rats clarifies the creation of taste aversion in the brain.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Nov. 11, 2020 ~4 min

How does stomach trouble make good foods revolting?

A stomachache can make a once-enjoyable food seem disgusting. New research in rats clarifies the creation of taste aversion in the brain.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
Nov. 11, 2020 ~4 min

Keto diet: here's why some people experience fatigue, nausea, headaches after starting it

The adverse symptoms some people experience after adopting the ketogenic diet is known as the "keto flu".

Andrew Scott, Senior Lecturer in Applied Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth • conversation
April 15, 2020 ~7 min


Why people with cancer go to the emergency room

There are an estimated 15 million people in the United States with active cancer. A look at why they go to the ER suggests ways to improve their care.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Oct. 28, 2019 ~3 min

How will self-driving cars deal with motion sickness?

What good will self-driving cars be if your ride makes you feel motion sick? Now, researchers are figuring out how to give future riders a smoother trip.

Nicole Casal Moore-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 21, 2019 ~5 min

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