T he heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

Shrimp possess a unique anatomical feature: their heart resides in their head, a surprising adaptation suited to their open ...

It is no secret that tobacco is harmful. Smoking is a habit that can cause multiple damages to our body and the lungs, throat and mouth are the first areas to be damaged in a regul ...

The octopus is one of the world’s most alien creatures, but nothing puts that into perspective more than the physiological differences between them and the creatures we’re most familiar with. Like ...

Every year, horseshoe crabs are harvested for their blue blood, but alternatives are now coming through that could help ...

Cockroaches are ancient pests that have survived for millions of years — but the more you know about them, the creepier they ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

Pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment adversely affects plants, animals, and humans. But what is ...

Circulate Health, a Seattle health longevity startup, today announced $12 million in seed funding to expand its plasma ...

Native oysters in North America occur from Atlantic Canada down the East Coast of the U.S. into the Gulf of Mexico. They have ...

Period loss, or amenorrhea, affects approximately 3% to 4% of women of reproductive age. It can be the body’s response to an ...