For decades, lab-grown cells have been studied in materials that don't reflect the softness and flexibility of human tissue.

An exhibit at New York's Museum of the Moving Image explores how medical imaging technologies like CT scans and X-rays have reshaped our view of the body — and ourselves.

NASA has offered a sneak peek inside its Mars simulation habitat where four volunteers have now spent 150 days isolated from the outside world. By living within the confines of the 1,700-square-foot ...

Scientists can now do research on live human organs without petri dishes or animal testing.

Recent research shows that while people recognize photographs of real women as more authentic, they rate fabricated ...

You know body standards are unrealistic. Why do they still affect you? The answer may have less to do with appearance and more to do with belonging.

Lived experiences, even the difficult ones, can become sources of strength, empathy, and connection. Developing greater body ...

A slew of biosensors recorded surprising changes in her brain and body that suggest sensory deprivation can reveal more about “the world within you.” ...

Scientists rebuilt the face of “Little Foot,” a 3.67-million-year-old fossil, uncovering new clues about early human ...