In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.

The female reproductive system includes internal and external organs, each designed to carry out varying functions. Learn more about the anatomy of this system.

Molecular communications in the bloodstream is a promising area of research, since the bloodstream has the ability to ...

Explore the latest innovations in cardiogenic shock treatment, including advances in mechanical circulatory support devices, ...

A simple flu isn’t that serious right? It’s so common. It strikes you several times in the course of your lifespan. You recover after a few days and you’re fine. You should be thanking your immune ...

George Washington died after his physician treated his sore throat with bloodletting, but don't let that stop you from ...

It's a copycat killer—often mimicking less severe conditions and delaying much-needed, timely treatments. But sepsis—an ...

Following a five-year hiatus, International Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (IMACS), the world’s only registry of patients with durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) ...

A beating pig heart on Jan. 21, 2025, at the University of Minnesota's Visible Heart Lab in Minneapolis. At the U's heart lab, millions of dollars of tubing and wires and technology work to keep a ...

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...

Parasitic Twin Hypothesis: This theory suggests that foetus in fetu arises when an underdeveloped parasitic twin forms within the host twin’s body during early gestation. The parasitic twin is ...