Scientists say the human body has a hidden 'sixth sense' that helps control everything from our heartbeat to how our emotions feel ...

One of the main functions of the skeleton is to protect our squishy internal organs, but another important function is to help us move; bones act as levers with the assistance of ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog provides clear, accessible explainers on everyday topics for which UC Davis has expertise. Each post is reviewed by faculty or subject-matter experts, ensuring readers get ...

Are you over the hill? A shocking new study has pinpointed the exact window when the human aging process begins to accelerate — and it happens well before you reach senior status. Researchers found ...

An NIH-supported initiative seeks to unravel how the nervous system tracks and regulates the body’s internal organs. How does your brain recognize when it’s time to take a breath, when your blood ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. At this very moment, some parts of you may be ...

The number is much smaller than previous research, which estimated metabolic ceilings as 10 times your BMR. And while extreme ...

For years, the dominant message behind body positivity has been clear: learn to love your body. While this message has helped many people push back against harmful beauty standards, it can sometimes ...

The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) produces fruit which houses the substance that later becomes chocolate or cocoa. Find out why the raw form is so healthy.