Bodies

We only get one body. Learn how to take care of it the right way.

17 Body Parts You Didn’t Realize Have Names

What's that ridge above your lips called? Ever hear of an anatomical snuffbox? Learn about those and more.

9 Body Parts as Unique as Your Fingerprint

You’re one in a million (or, uh, 7 billion), and these special characteristics prove it.


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9 Little Body Changes That Could Signal a Bigger Health Problem

It's hard to keep track of every single change that happens to your body, but here are nine of the...


9 Organs You Can Actually Live Without

Your organs serve a purpose, but that doesn't mean your life would end without some of them. Your body can...


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7 Strange Body Facts You’ve Always Wondered About

We asked experts for true stories and odd human body facts. What they told us might surprise you.

10 Surprising Things Muscle Spasms Reveal About Your Health

Although occasional muscle spasms are normal, a persistent one can spell trouble. Here's what's going on, and when to seek...


12 Things Your Mother’s Health Says About You

Your mother's body may be an indication of your own future health—here's how, and what you can do about...


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50 Myths About the Human Body That Could Seriously Damage Your Health

Get the facts you need to know to avoid illness, recognize symptoms, and treat common conditions with our medical mythbusters.


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Here’s Why Blood Is Red (Because You’ve Always Wondered)

Despite what Valentine's Day has led us to believe, the heart is a disappointing drab brown. So why is blood...