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The systems we have created seem to be controlling our minds and bodies. Why did this happen, and what can we do about it?

At some point, melting ice in the North Atlantic—caused by increased global warming—will cause so much freshwater to be ...

A molecular quality-control system in Anopheles mosquitoes-the species responsible for most of the world's malaria cases-is a ...

Second Heart Assist today announced data from a study highlighting the performance of its Whisper device against a ...

Your eyes could be revealing important health clues. Learn what subtle changes might be trying to warn you about your body.

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“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the ...

Discover how deep breathing supports lung health by clearing toxins, improving oxygen flow, and promoting relaxation for better respiratory function.

BACKGROUND: A preservation system, the Organ Care System (OCS; TransMedics) uses normothermic pulsatile perfusion during organ transport for heart transplantation. This system has demonstrated ...

What is the immune system? The immune system works to keep germs and other foreign substances out of the body and destroy any that get in. It's made up of a complicated network of cells and organs. It ...