Until today, skin, brain, and all tissues of the human body were difficult to observe in detail with an optical microscope, since the contrast in the image was hindered by the high density of their ...

DAYTON — The body found in the debris of a Dayton garage fire earlier this year has been identified as a 34-year-old woman.

Preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are potentially life-threatening conditions that contribute to ...

Your blood pressure can decrease when it's hot outside. Heat and humidity can increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Learn how to prevent heat-related complications.

Inside each cell of the human body are proteins that control which genes are expressed at the right place and time. However, ...

Obesity is when the human body accumulates excess body fat to the extent it can have negative effects on health. Obesity is a medical condition considered by many as a ...

Viewed this way, “Mind-Body medicine” is the tail wagging the dog, to put it mildly.

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells—and yet, your tissues stay perfectly organized. How is that possible?

Putting your weight into opening a door (say, with your shoulder) is easier than using your hands. Sliding heavy cardboard ...

Modeling and control of the human musculoskele-tal system is important for understanding human motor functions, developing embodied intelligence, and optimizing human-robot interaction systems.

NASA's Human Research Program has researched what happens to the human body in space. What they do informs safer spacecraft designs, smarter spacesuits, and improved medical procedures.

Learning to love the existence of all life on earth helped Mari Andrew let go of the blame she put on herself and her body.