Weight gain is not always caused by lifestyle habits alone. Experts highlight how insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, stress and gut health can influence metabolism and fat.

A catastrophic error on a semi-submersible oil drilling rig in November led to five deaths when pressure plummeted in a fraction of a second.

From beauty standards to marriage traditions, societies have historically imposed rules on women's bodies in the name of culture and honour. While some communities see them as heritage, others are ...

Humans have practiced head shaping for tens of thousands of years, and anthropologists are beginning to uncover clues as to ...

A 56-year-old man with liver failure has become the first living person to be surgically connected to a genetically modified ...

Many types of body modification date back hundreds or thousands of years, revealing our ancient ancestors were not that different from us.

Proof-of-concept trial in a single patient shows that cells can survive transplantation without immunosuppression ...