An international group of researchers has identified an important mechanism that enables stem cells to evade immune rejection ...

If cortisol stays elevated consistently, the blood-sugar spike it sets off can lead to weight gain around the midsection. It ...

The average gas prices in the Gary metro area that includes most of Northwest Indiana rose 23.5 cents over the past week, but ...

You’ve heard of the microbiome, the community of bacteria, viruses, archaea parasites, and fungi that live in our bodies. But that last member of the group, fungi, get a lot less attention than the ...

Citing research that the more common average body temperature of today is actually 97.9, she mused: "Should we adjust our idealization of when a fever actually happens? I have a normal body ...

Read on to learn why this happens and what you can do about it. Many people believe that if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is normal, they are healthy. However, this is not always the case. According to ...

A heart rate of 100 beats per minute (bpm) or higher, also known as tachycardia, can be a normal body response to exercise, stress, or even too much coffee. However, it could also be due to an ...

You might also see people with muscle dysmorphic disorder avoiding socially normal body exposure — such as removing their shirts at the beach — or missing social gatherings because of feelings ...

It is possible to reduce body heat both externally and internally. Jumping into a cool pool is an example of external cooling, while drinking cold water can help reduce body temperature internally.

The way we shop, do our banking, watch TV and listen to music is unrecognisable from 30 years ago – yet as a doctor, the way I do tests, treat patients and predict their outcomes is stuck in the ...

The body’s cells produce free radicals during normal metabolic processes. However, cells also produce antioxidants that neutralize them. Typically, the body is able to maintain a balance between ...