Anatomy

The rete ovarii, a poorly understood structure connected to the ovaries, may be much more essential to ovarian function than scientists initially thought.

For years, a mysterious fossil specimen defied categorization, until one paleontologist made a surprising discovery.

An executive order critiques the idea that race is a human invention. But that's exactly what modern science supports.

Learn more about how myelin springs back in the brain after a marathon and how these findings could help people with multiple sclerosis.

We're talking about the erogenous zones of the vulva: the A-spot, U-spot, G-spot, and more. Here's what you need to know.

Discover the best exercises to burn belly fat, build strength, and improve your health. Learn expert tips to optimize fat loss and achieve your fitness goals.

Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories

The mummy of a first-century-B.C. individual found in Egypt was not pregnant and did not have cancer, according to a new CT study.

Animal researchers suffer from isolation and poor mental health — yet academic institutions are neglecting them.

First the doctor was diagnosed with a heart disorder, and then her son became dangerously unwell … How did it feel to be on the other side of the operating table?

A video authentically shows a jellyfish with large eyes.

My essential takeaways from The Story of the Human Body Book

The mix of features offers new clues to how plesiosaurs navigated prehistoric oceans.

The duck-like Vegavis iaai had strong jaws for snatching fish.

Whatever you do, don't suffer through unsatisfactory sex. If everyone involved isn't having a good time, something needs to change.

The inability to belch -- known as no burp syndrome -- can cause discomfort and detract from quality of life. Here's why some doctors are using Botox injections to cure the condition.

Plus, why so many cases are hiding in plain sight.

The newly-discovered dinosaur species, Lishulong wangi, lies in the heart of the early sauropodomorph-sauropod transition, according to a paper published in the journal PeerJ.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University have successfully trained robots to perform surgical tasks with the precision of human doctors by watching videos. This advancement,...

Why we don't have a hangover treatment by now, and how scientists are trying to prevent and minimize hangovers—and the headaches, nausea, and dry mouth they bring.