Aging leads to a loss of neurons and muscle mass, as well as reduced fertility and healing capacity. Researchers are ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine have harnessed the internal circadian clock of the body to deliver medication for an ...

Facial growth stops at puberty in Homo sapiens. Humans differ from chimpanzees and Neanderthals in how their faces grow. In ...

Historical trends and future projections of the number of people with overweight and obesity suggest alarming parallel ...

Scientists are looking for answers about how these confounding trips, known as metastases, occur throughout the human body ...

Trillions of bacteria occupy human bodies, from head to toe, inside and out, forming a microbiome that is as personal as a ...

But as dermatologists advise, everyone should use a body moisturizer every day to maintain optimal skin health. That’s why, after interviewing four dermatologists, we tested 25 lotions from an ...

Researchers have developed a smartphone app that uses machine learning to accurately determine body composition—which is ...

That said, you should talk to a healthcare provider to set the right goals for your body based on your diet and physical activity level. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for ...

Your ideal body fat percentage can depend on your age, sex, and activity level. Tracking movement and calories can help determine your body’s healthiest weight. No number is a complete picture ...

What's more, according to their analysis of modern human DNA, one of these isolated populations left a stronger legacy in our genes than the other. "The question of where we come from is one that has ...

Microgravity affects various aspects of the human body. According to NASA, microgravity leads to changes in fluid distribution, muscle loading, and altered signalling pathways. Some basic changes ...