But I liked understanding the nuts and bolts of how things work. So as an undergraduate at Duke University, I knew I wanted to study physics. The Human Genome Project had just come out, and I was ...

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

The five "resilience animals" can help children and caregivers learn to be mindful and self-compassionate in moments of ...

We recently spent the afternoon at The Health Museum, a hidden gem nestled in Houston’s Museum District—just steps from the ...

Taking care of your heart has an influence on the health of your whole body. Here are the changes you should focus on, according to a new study.

Optimal heart health from birth through adolescence, as measured by a combination of metrics, leads to long-lasting cardiovascular and overall physical, cognitive and mental health, according to the ...

The human muscular system is complex and has many functions in the body, like mobility and stability. Learn more about the muscular system here.

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 ...

The brain is one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, accounting for 2 percent of the body’s weight but consuming 20 percent of its total energy. To stay within budget, the brain must be highly ...

All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.

While we may not need eight glasses a day, there are plenty of reasons to drink water.