Bodies

We only get one body. Learn how to take care of it the right way.

13 Common Health Conditions That Affect Men and Women Differently

There are some stark differences in how common health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, affect both men and women

14 Hidden Signs You’re Not As Healthy As You Think

Things like snoring and hair loss may be totally harmless. But if any of these 14 symptoms persist, don't ignore...


9 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries About the Human Body

Despite the fact that we spend our entire lives in them, there's still a whole lot we don't know about...


18 Serious Diseases That Strike Women More Than Men

If you're a woman, you should be aware of your increased risk of these conditions.


16 Bizarre Things That Happen to Your Body After You Die

Your body will morph in some very disgusting ways after you take your final breath. Get a sneak peek of...

15 Incredible Things the Human Body Does Every Minute

You may think the only thing you’ll do in the next 60 seconds is read this article, but there’s a...


11 Ways Your Clothes Could Be Killing You

Did you ever suspect that the sweater you're about to pull over your head could give you a cold, a...


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20 Obscure Facts You Never Knew About Your Own Body

From the tens of thousands of miles of blood vessels in your body to how far your nose can launch...


Fascinating Things You Had No Idea Your Body Accomplished Today

Travis Stork, MD, of the hit syndicated show 'The Doctors' takes you on a personal guided trip through all the...


9 Quirks You Never Knew About Your Body Temperature

Your body temperature is a critical vital sign, but it’s important to understand what can make it wonky.


17 Body Parts You Didn’t Realize Have Names

What's that ridge above your lips called? Ever hear of an anatomical snuffbox? Learn about those and more.


9 Body Parts as Unique as Your Fingerprint

You’re one in a million (or, uh, 7 billion), and these special characteristics prove it.


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9 Little Body Changes That Could Signal a Bigger Health Problem

It's hard to keep track of every single change that happens to your body, but here are nine of the...

9 Organs You Can Actually Live Without

Your organs serve a purpose, but that doesn't mean your life would end without some of them. Your body can...


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7 Strange Body Facts You’ve Always Wondered About

We asked experts for true stories and odd human body facts. What they told us might surprise you.


10 Surprising Things Muscle Spasms Reveal About Your Health

Although occasional muscle spasms are normal, a persistent one can spell trouble. Here's what's going on, and when to seek...


12 Things Your Mother’s Health Says About You

Your mother's body may be an indication of your own future health—here's how, and what you can do about...


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50 Myths About the Human Body That Could Seriously Damage Your Health

Get the facts you need to know to avoid illness, recognize symptoms, and treat common conditions with our medical mythbusters.


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Here’s Why Blood Is Red (Because You’ve Always Wondered)

Despite what Valentine's Day has led us to believe, the heart is a disappointing drab brown. So why is blood...