March 8 (UPI) --The human body operates on multiple "clocks" that, based on lifestyle and genetic factors, influence the biological age of its organ systems, a study published Tuesday by Cell Reports ...

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...

In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the titular character (played by Brad Pitt) lives a life in reverse. He’s born an old man and grows younger as he ages, eventually dying a newborn infant. The ...

A simple blood test could detect which organs are aging at an accelerated pace for people who otherwise appear healthy, according to a recent study published on Dec. 7 in the journal Nature.

Northwestern University scientists have found a way to cram eight different human organs into one small box — virtually. Dubbed "Lattice," the new medical simulator can be used to study interactions ...

New research reveals that exercise doesn't just benefit muscles or the heart—it triggers a cascade of molecular and cellular changes across nearly every organ in the body. In a sweeping study of rats, ...

Plastic pollution creating microplastics is a growing concern for human health as emerging studies find them everywhere from drinking water to in fish, seafood and birds. Just today a new study was ...