Your lymphatic system filters waste, runs your immune defense and has no pump. Here's what doctors say keeps it moving.

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and permanent loss of nerve cells in the brain. The breakdown causes memory loss, ...

Scientists at Mayo Clinic have uncovered a surprising new way the kidneys conserve water, revealing a hidden backup system that works independently of the hormone long believed to control the process.

For almost every PC or Mac user, a keyboard and either a mouse or a trackpad are more than enough to navigate these systems without too many problems. In fact, it might be a bit too easy — people are ...

The cardiac conduction system (CCS) has a vital role in initiating and coordinating nearly 3 billion heartbeats throughout a person’s lifetime. The CCS comprises two primary tissue types: the ...

Snake science and chemistry collide! These collaborators used chemical methods to analyze samples of snake pee solids, known as “urates.” And they found something that led them to an interesting ...

With a $298 million series B round, Function Health has now hit unicorn status with a $2.5 billion valuation. (Arkadiusz Warguła/GettyImages) Function Health, a startup that offers lab testing and ...

From electronic health records and blood tests to the stream of data from wearable devices, the amount of health information people generate is accelerating rapidly. Yet, many users struggle to ...

Have you ever wondered how your body rids itself of waste products and maintains internal balance? The process responsible for this vital function is called excretion. As you go about your daily life, ...

Dialysis is a medical procedure used to perform the function of the kidneys when they are no longer able to work properly due to kidney failure. It helps remove waste products, excess fluids, and ...

Your autonomic nervous system helps regulate emotional balance, but chronic stress or trauma can trigger an overactive fight-or-flight response. Nervous system dysregulation refers to a condition in ...

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...