Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Although often dismissed as a seasonal illness, it can lead to ...

is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs to absorb calcium from the intestines. "Vitamin D has two main responsibilities: helping calcium reach your bones, which keeps them strong, and supporting ...

The project originally began with the goal of studying the immune system in space. Nearly a decade ago ... “All organs in the ...

Hidden within our bones, marrow sustains life by producing billions of blood cells daily, from oxygen-carrying red cells to immune-boosting white ...

Researchers have developed a platform that emulates human bone marrow's native environment. This breakthrough addresses a critical need in medical science, as animal studies often fail to fully ...

Francisco Rivero is on a mission to spread the word about a gentler, environmentally friendly alternative to cremation.

In two new papers, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) report the successful use of two approaches -- gene therapy ...

Aligning therapies with the biologic clock may improve efficacy, as macrophage activity peaks early in the morning, worsening inflammatory disease symptoms.

DEADLY space radiation and rapid outbreaks of disease are just a few of the official Nasa dangers that visitors to Mars will ...

Although it is small, the hyoid bone is only rarely fractured. This is due to its location, which generally protects the bone from all but direct trauma. The hyoid bone is unique due to its placement ...