Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

Is your brain aging faster than your chronological age? New research shows it could raise your risk of death and dementia significantly—and offers promise for early intervention.

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the ...

Alongside other University of Oregon researchers, human physiology doctoral student Jessica Atencio set out to find the ...

Every day, your body replaces billions of cells—and yet, your tissues stay perfectly organized. How is that possible?

A spirit of defiance and a mysterious culture endure on the French island of Corsica, intertwined with the timeless beauty of ...

Both men and women report higher sexual satisfaction with aging, but women may especially benefit. One study found that women ...

A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.