The human body comes with some strange quirks. Stacker reveals the explanations behind some of the weirdest reactions, like ...

The mammalian diving reflex activates in response to cold water submersion, slowing the heart rate and redirecting blood flow to vital organs to conserve oxygen, showcasing the body’s survival ...

It has been hypothesized that life-threatening events are caused by supraesophageal reflux (SER) of gastric contents that activates laryngeal chemoreflex-stimulated apnea. Placing infants supine ...

Overactive reflexes might point to neuron disorders or anxiety. The Babinski reflex in adults may signal brain or spinal cord ...