Science may one day give us a way to replace damaged and diseased parts of the body with artificial replacements – but ...

The kidneys are among the hardest-working organs in the body. Every day, they filter nearly 180 litres of blood, remove waste ...

David Cox is planning to start a family with his partner, but is concerned about the impact of tiny plastic particles on his ...

We may age at different rates, but none of us escapes aging. A study in mice and in human cells by Stanford Medicine ...

The foods you eat influence so many important bodily processes, including your immune system. In fact, this is one instance in which eating the right foods to boost immunity may actively strengthen ...

It was revealed this week that Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina senator, likely died of an aortic dissection. Aortic dissections are relatively uncommon compared to other cardiovascular ...

When most people hear the term plastic surgery , they often think of cosmetic procedures like rhinoplasty, facelifts or ...

From day one of its very first menstrual cycle, an ovary works hard to develop follicles that produce and release the very ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the ...

Living with Sickle Cell Disease means living with a body that is constantly working harder than most people realise. Even on ...

Many people look at the weekend as an opportunity to make up for the sleep they missed during the week. Sleeping for ten or ...