When the human body gets hurt, most tissues heal—skin closes over a wound, bone heals itself. But not all organs heal that ...

Scientists have reversed diabetic heart failure with a genetic therapy in mice and miniature human "hearts" grown from stem ...

Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She also answers the question: Is it kosher to receive an organ donation from a ...

The body's tissues can get injured in many ways, but while some injuries heal perfectly, others don't heal at all. A cut in ...

Scientists from Scripps Research say the human body has a 'hidden sixth sense', called 'interoception'. Interoception is an ...

Heart attacks are insidious—not only because of their sudden onset but also because their severity can vary depending on the ...

Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the ...

The heart functions as a muscle which needs continuous movement for proper operation, according to Dr. London. The heart functions like other muscles because it requires regular use, to stay strong.

Discarded corn silk is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in fiber and antioxidants. Experts highlight its benefits for gut ...

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit which houses the substance that later becomes chocolate or cocoa. Find out why the raw form is so healthy.