A team of biomedical engineers from China and the U.S. has developed a thin patch resembling a band-aid that can be applied ...

About 50% of women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in their lifetime. If surgery is needed, there ...

Cuttlefish wave their expressive arms in four distinctive dancelike signals—potentially letting them communicate visually and ...

PSCAN, which enables minimally invasive, wide-field, high-resolution imaging of the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in living mice. This technique allows detailed investigation of NTS activity and ...

The gut is the largest immune organ in the body, and it may be the new frontier for human and cattle health. As consumers call for decreased antibiotic use in livestock, the relationship between the ...

This grotesque episode is not just about stolen body parts; it’s about stolen trust, stolen dignity, and the horrifying betrayal of people who gave the ultimate gift for science. And now, with one ...

One question that intrigues both medical professionals and curious minds alike is: Which organ is the last to die in the human body? ALSO READ: Why people suddenly slump and die The process of ...

The fourth layer is fatty connective tissue. It separates the bladder from other body organs, such as the prostate and kidneys. Doctors describe your bladder cancer based on how far it has spread ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A man was arrested in connection with his father's death in East El Paso, claiming "an alien had harvested his organs," after his body was disemboweled.

This article reviews the anatomy of the vagina, how to do a self-examination, and some vaginal health conditions. The vaginal opening is the only part of the vagina visible outside the body.

When this happens, the posterior communicating artery becomes the main pathway instead of the basilar artery. Arteries are blood vessels that transport oxygen and blood to the cells in the body. The ...

This artery plays a critical role in the circulatory system by ensuring that organs in the lower body get a steady supply of oxygen ... University of Florida Health. Aorta anatomy. Johns Hopkins ...