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.

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.

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 ...

The human body comes in lots of different shapes and sizes but most are made up of the same parts which do the same job. We all have a skeleton. The bones in your skeleton help you stay standing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Almost half of UK men say poor body image has affected their mental health, according to a new study. Research by suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and Instagram ...

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