Leaf through a textbook, watch a wellness influencer or listen in at the gym, and it can feel as though the human body has already been mapped to exhaustion. Every muscle named, every nerve traced.

Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, ...

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An international team of scientists and clinicians has announced the launch of a new open-access 3D portal that allows users to explore intact human organs in unprecedented detail—from the whole organ ...

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RICHMOND, Va. — What makes you happy? Is it the rich taste of chocolate, the serenity of a long walk on the beach or the rush of skateboarding? No matter what brings you joy, the impact of happiness ...