Does disconnection with the ground cause us to become sicker? That's the idea behind the practice of "grounding" or "earthing" which is growing in popularity. We separate the science from the nonsense ...

While rarely discussed in polite company, research suggests that nasal exploration and subsequent tasting remains ...

The National Health and Medical Research Council is aiming to play down the major health risks posed by the presence of PFAS ...

Why is human culture -; the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations -; so much more powerful than animal cultures?

Human Biology is the integrated study of human anatomy and physiology, including the study of the body in health and disease. It covers a wide range of topics, ranging from genetics, microbiology and ...

The human brain is the center of our nervous system, responsible for controlling all other body organs and storing our ...

Recent research has been pointing to the gut as ground zero for mental and physical wellness. Local health professionals weigh in.

Most Americans (about two-thirds) will experience some form of cognitive decline by the age of 70, research shows. (The ...

New EPA data re-enforce the need for urgency among activists as almost 500 cities may soon need to act to comply with new PFAS drinking water limits.

For example, the current systems for testing new drugs could be significantly ... the time scientists spend theorizing how new compounds will interact with the human body. The same kind of technology ...

Why is human culture -- the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations -- so much more powerful than animal cultures?

Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive ...