Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

Here's why one specialist calls it "a longevity organ"—and what you can do today to influence your well-being for decades to ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning to sleep to social behavior. During prolonged aerobic exercise, the body's ...

Ultra-processed foods have been heavily criticised from a range of quarters, from the global bodies such as the UN’s World Health Organisation to national health bodies. Now, medical journal the ...

Researchers led by a team from UT Southwestern have developed a way to isolate the brain and continue its function separate from the rest of the body via a development that could revolutionize ...

A single blood test can reveal the biological ages of 11 different organs and bodily systems, potentially highlighting the risk of disease in those areas. “The goal is to guide care with one test that ...

As part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s organ transplant system, the US Department of Health and Human Services says it is moving to decertify a major organ procurement organization – ...

Forget emotional baggage — you’re hauling around spare parts. Turns out, you don’t need all 78 of your organs to get through life, which comes in handy when surgeons have to start making cuts.

Organ donation groups accused of safety lapses are facing multiple investigations, and new policies are underway to protect patients. By Brian M. Rosenthal The federal government is cracking down on ...

Resurrection beyond cellular disintegration is simply impossible. However, when a person dies, cell death itself isn’t instant. Researchers are taking advantage of a timed window during which they can ...

Share on Pinterest The human body experiences rapid changes around age 50, according to a new study. Maskot/Getty Images Past studies show that human aging doesn’t necessarily happen at the same pace ...