In honor of the more horrifying aspects of the mortal coil, we bring you a list of nine facts sure to disquiet.

Scientists from around the world are making headway in compiling a Human Cell Atlas -- a deep dive into the myriad types of cells in the body and their disparate roles in health and disease. Photo by ...

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine recently joined a nationwide, NIH-funded initiative to develop the first comprehensive digital map of the healthy human body. The Whole Person Physiome ...

The scorching summer heat can make you parched, but it's essential to stay hydrated for your health. Failing to drink enough water can lead to fatigue since water is critical for a healthy human body.

Researchers with the global Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium report significant progress in their quest for a better understanding of the cells of the human body in health and disease, with the ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...

We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us – and weight loss isn’t ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. At this very moment, some parts of you may be ...