WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome was once dismissed as an imagined condition, but after years of research, doctors and clinicians have realized that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) ...

Higher ambient temperatures significantly amplify physiological stress reactivity, affecting the HPA axis and autonomic nervous system activity. Physiological stress markers increased at warmer ...

Our experience and expression of emotions result from changes in our physiological states, often felt as sensations in our bodies. We may, or may not, notice shifts in our heart rate, breathing ...

Menopause represents a significant life transition, yet the intimate physical changes it brings remain surprisingly underdiscussed. While hot flashes and mood swings receive considerable attention, ...

Understanding the stages of aging may help you make important decisions about your health and aging well. Aging is a natural experience that lasts a lifetime. It’s a biological process that involves ...

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Science has pretty well ...