Organoids are small-scale models that mimic human organs. These models could help scientists understand diseases and test treatments, and potentially aid in regenerative therapeutic methods.

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over ...

Mass General Brigham investigators have linked difficult early life experiences with reduced quality and quantity of the ...

Body signals such as heartbeat and breathing accompany us constantly, often unnoticed as background noise of our perception. Even in the earliest years of life, these signals are important as they ...

Facial growth stops at puberty in Homo sapiens. Humans differ from chimpanzees and Neanderthals in how their faces grow. In ...

FRIDAY, April 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Common chemicals used in plastic and personal care products may interfere with ...

Idaho lawmakers recently approved legislation that will require public schools to teach fetal development and show ultrasound ...

A mom’s hilarious, reality-show-style chats with her baby are going viral—but science says they’re also boosting brain ...

Phthalates — the synthetic chemicals used in everyday products for food packaging, personal care, toys and more — have been ...