Scientists hope to prevent deaths from climate change, but heat and cold are more complicated than we thought.

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Explore the fascinating world of the human body in this animated science video. Discover various human body parts and their ...

Seven UCSF investigators are receiving the prestigious award for their research from the National Institutes of Health.

Sex in the water can be safe and fun, but you should take precautions to avoid infections, uncomfortable sex, or unwanted pregnancy.

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“Like riding a bike” is shorthand for the remarkable way that our bodies remember how to move. Most of the time when we talk ...