Biologists have long known that feathers and hairs both start as structures called placodes. In reptiles, however, biologists had found distinct skin areas that yielded scales but no placodes.

Body dissatisfaction can be minor, too bad my nose is so big, or it can be severe, I hate everything about my body.Once you start to think that you have a flaw, your mind runs with the distraction ...

As an enthusiast of the “body shower” (a.k.a. washing everything but my hair) and someone who has especially dry skin, I’ve spent a great deal of time shopping for just the right body wash.

Point Guard, Seattle Storm 10-time WNBA All-Star Forward, Seattle Reign FC 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe “It's pretty amazing to think about [being on the cover of the Body ...

I’ve never been a huge fan of slathering my arms and legs with heavy creams. Instead, I prefer body cream’s lighter alternative, body oil, which absorbs quickly, locks in moisture, and leaves ...

July 16, 2024 • It's the finale of Body Electric season 2! Writer Linda Stone, who coined the term "screen apnea," knows all too well that our technology can really mess with our breathing and ...

Body positivity is a movement to accept bodies of all sizes and types, rather than those that conform to societal ideals of beauty. It emphasizes self-acceptance, inner worth, and appreciation for ...

Researchers have developed a new way to see organs within a body by rendering overlying tissues transparent to visible light. The counterintuitive process—a topical application of food-safe dye ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Retinol body lotions are becoming more popular with patients, especially those who have incorporated a retinol product into their ...

For most, the disease is mild, but some people die. So how is the virus attacking the body, why are some people being killed and how is it treated? This is when the virus is establishing itself.

Share on Pinterest A recent study finds people with a high or low Body Roundness Index have an increased risk of death. Zing Images/Getty Images Body Roundness Index is a novel body composition ...

Doctors have a new tool in their arsenal to assess body composition. And a study in JAMA Network Open shows it to be more ...