Playing a virtual reality game can increase a person's sense of altruism and influence levels of empathy, according to a new study from University of Oregon researchers.

While mainstream virtual reality (VR) is currently perceived as a tool for video games and entertainment purposes, developers and construction experts are finding practical applications for the ...

Sinai’s 8th Annual Virtual Medicine Conference, is taking place March 25-26 in Los Angeles. With a focus on the digital tools shaping the present and future of health care, the conference is a place ...

Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

Once used mainly for distraction, VR is now being studied as a way to retrain the brain’s pain pathways—especially for people with chronic and hard-to-treat conditions. Virtual reality isn’t just for ...