Hormones shift. Sleep quality drops. Over time, metabolism may also change. Doctors say the body may fall asleep, but it does not rest properly. Sleep is controlled by the body’s internal timing ...

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

The gut rarely gets the attention the heart or brain receives. Yet it quietly controls digestion, immunity, metabolism, and ...

A slew of biosensors recorded surprising changes in her brain and body that suggest sensory deprivation can reveal more about “the world within you.” ...

Also known as nasolacrimal ducts, tears are drained through these tiny holes via tiny, tube-like structures through the nasal bone to the back of a person's nose. They help to keep their eyes ...

Stanford researchers reveal how regulatory T cells recognize safe foods by scanning for specific protein signals, opening new paths to prevent and treat food allergies.

But saying the church is Christ’s body means, by the Spirit, our visible community genuinely carries Christ’s presence in the world. That’s why the grounds of our unity are not a comparison drawn from ...

The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling ...

From the calming rhythm of ocean waves to the quiet stillness of a lakeside view, water has long been associated with relaxation and mental clarity. Many people instinctively gravitate toward beaches, ...

Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal ...

Jean Hanson has identified 60 negative emotions that can cause imbalances in the human body, saying emotions like anger, fear, frustration and jealousy can get trapped within and create havoc ...

The growing recognition that the human body functions as an integrated, communicative whole, rather than a collection of isolated organs, is a welcome and important development. This systems-level ...