New techniques have enabled the vascularization of synthetic cardiac tissues with significantly improved parity to in vivo ...

Octopuses have three hearts, each one crucial to maintaining the robust blood pressure that allows them to be active hunters ...

It was a steely, dogged organ. Full of grit. It lived only to serve. It gave up its life within minutes of your birth, ...

Experts said the practice is unethical and exploitative and targets vulnerable persons who are financially disadvantaged.

The Franklin Institute's new 'Body Odyssey' exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the nuances of the human anatomy. It ...

That plastic wrap you find around the food you eat is far from benign: A new study shows that more than 3,600 chemicals leach ...

One of the ground rules of human transplant services is that donor and recipient families are kept at arm’s length from one ...

Scientists in Brazil have found more evidence of microplastics infiltrating the human body. While it has been previously reported that microplastics were found in human brain tissue, this recent study ...

An animated sequence which tours the human body, picturing and naming the major organs. The job of each organ is briefly explained. The brain, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, kidneys, intestines and ...

Stress is an unavoidable aspect of modern living that can significantly impact physical and mental health if not managed ...

Hibiscus tea offers numerous health benefits, including reducing inflammation and preventing disease. Find out how this ...