Anaphylaxis is a serious, potentially fatal allergic reaction. It can happen within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen, like an insect sting, medications, and food. When the immune system ...

If you've ever slammed your brakes to avoid hitting an animal darting across the road, scored the game-winning point during a ballgame, or experienced what seems like superhuman strength or speed when ...

A newly discovered "timekeeper" for fighting infections dramatically shapes the body's immune defenses, offering insight as to why antiviral T cell response varies throughout the day, according to UT ...

An adrenaline auto-injector is an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis; serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction to insect stings, medicines, or food, among others. Anaphylaxis is an ...

Giving adrenaline to hospital patients whose heart has stopped is very effective, and can increase the chance of bringing their heart rate back to normal by a factor of five. When a patient's heart ...

An “adrenaline junkie” is a person who enjoys taking part in activities that trigger the release of epinephrine, which is commonly known as an adrenaline rush. They will often enjoy partaking in ...