Hickeys, often referred to as “love bites,” can be both a mark of affection and a source of embarrassment. They occur when ...

Every second, an adult generates around five million new blood cells to replace aging or dying ones, making the blood system a highly regenerative organ.

Heat exposure has been linked to lasting benefits for overall health. Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep, ...

Lifestyle habits like not wearing sunscreen, being sleep-deprived, and eating ultra-processed foods can cause premature aging ...

Scientists discover "electric spiking" communication in previously thought to be mute cells, paving the way for bioelectric ...

For millennia, humans have recognized the healing power of heat. Dating back approximately 10,000 years, sauna culture has ...

The astronauts will be checked out by flight surgeons as they adjust to gravity, officials said, and should be allowed to go ...

Corsair Pharma is planning a Phase 1 clinical trial of its treprostinil skin patch as a treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other vertebrates. They ...

Your skin holds vital clues about your health. From thyroid issues to heart problems, discover what your skin is trying to ...

A researcher succeeded developing highly accurate biometric authentication based on images of the palms of hands taken with a hyperspectral camera.

Your body will also try to adjust in other ways. For instance, your blood vessels will narrow to increase the force of blood flow. And your kidneys will retain more fluid (water) and sodium so ...