The brain goes to work when you are sick

Written on 17-02-2024

Two recent studies show that it’s not just the immune system that kicks in when you get sick—the brain actively coordinates the response. Two parts of the brain are particularly important in helping the body respond to illness in ways that fight a virus or bacteria: the hypothalamus directs the fever response, and contributes to appetite loss, and the brainstem tells us rest and eat less.

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