There’s a serum for every pore, an acid for every bump, a new body part to be embarrassed about. What’s going on in the ...

For centuries, the inability to regrow lost body parts has been considered a defining limitation of humans and other mammals. While animals like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, humans are ...

People who are sex trafficked are often branded with names and symbols. Free removal programs are helping them move on.

For all of human history, reproduction has relied on a simple biological formula. Sperm meets egg. They fuse, they divide, ...

The skin over a fresh wound might not look like much. In some animals, though, that thin covering becomes command central for ...

What’s the least amount of healthful exercise I can do? Admit it, the thought has occurred to you, probably while exercising.

Texas A&M University biomedical engineering researchers have developed a treatment for chronic diabetic ulcers using ...

Redheads may carry certain genetic advantages — and disadvantages — in their DNA, scientists say. Research into ancient DNA ...

A different purpose has attracted attention for treating skin damage rather than simply preventing it. Dermcidin was ...

UK health study reveals the physical impact of air pollution on the body, as data shows 99% of the population is exposed to ...

Research shows couples who live together share microbes, which can impact health in both positive and negative ways.

A cross-species study has identified key genes that govern regeneration, revealing a potential path toward inducing limb ...