What it is: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields. It is non-invasive, free of X-rays, and does not use radiation (e.g....

What it is: Revered by some and brushed off as nonsense by others, dreams are highly personal experiences that perplex and entertain us...

What is it:  Compared to most animals, humans are relatively weak and slow. But the one capability we flourish in is carrying heavy loads...

What is is: Parasomnias are sleep disorders in which one or more unusual behaviors occur during sleep. The most well-known of these are...

What it is: Liquid biopsy screening is a new blood test that aims to detect and identify a wide range of cancers in their early stages....

What is it: Tendons are tough, fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones. They transfer force and store elastic energy,...

What it is: Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) refers to the energy required on the most basic level, including necessary functions such as breathing, regulating body temperature, and blood circulation. Every human requires calories to maintain this foundational level of energy expenditure. The RMR varies mainly depending on a person’s age, body size, and composition. Age - Those in growth stages, such as children, burn more calories per body mass to maintain their energy. Size -

What it is: Peptides are short chains of proteins comprising between 2-50 amino acid molecule chains. The shorter nature of the peptide...

What it is: In the natural world, everything is temporary. Life is born or blossoms and eventually returns to the earth where it decomposes and serves as the raw materials from which new organisms can emerge. This circle of life existed for millennia until humans developed synthetic compounds so resistant to degradation that we now refer to them as “forever chemicals.” Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS” for short, are a large group of manufactured chemic

What it is: More people use multi-sensor health tracking devices than ever before. In combination with mobile-based apps, these wearables...