Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

For more than a century, the human appendix has been written off as a biological relic, a shrunken leftover from plant-eating ancestors that serves no real purpose. That view is now outdated. A ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

A protein, the farnesoid X receptor, that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another protein, but new research shows it can also work ...

There are two different types—and they serve completely separate purposes.

Among the nutrients that keep our cats thriving, few are as critical as taurine. While you might see it listed on the back of a bag of kibble or hear mention of it in the cat community, it often doesn ...

A protein that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another protein, but new research ...

Abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation are common symptoms of bowel obstruction. Partial bowel obstruction symptoms may come and go for days or weeks before worsening. Intussusception in children ...

A protein that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another ...