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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a remarkable new way for making human body cells ...

When dentists look inside your mouth, they’re not just looking for cavities. They’re looking for gum disease and oral cancers, as well as assessing the overall health of the millions of bacteria, ...

We all know there's a heart in the body; we've been reading about it since childhood. As long as it beats, humans live. Let's ...

Cognitively normal human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples collected eight years prior, according to a new study. Overall, cadaver ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. At this very moment, some parts of you may be ...

Magnesium is an essential mineral in foods like spinach that helps you maintain strong bones, contract muscles, and improve ...

When you’re feeling sick and wondering whether to go to work or school, the thermometer often has the final verdict. Most people have been taught a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit is normal, while ...