Stem Cell Research

All About Plastics
Plastics changed our world. But are we trading safety for convenience?

Mosquito Bites: What Causes That Itch?
The resulting itch is caused not by piercing proboscis or the protein in the mosquito's saliva but by the body's immune response to them.

Bone Matters
By far the most common bone disease, osteoporosis affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S.

Lyme Disease Primer
It's the season for ticks, but lyme disease can be prevented and treated.

On Your Feet: High Heels' Effects on the Body
Wearing high heels can harm knees, ankles and posture.

Posture Perfect
Good posture removes unnecessary strain from muscles.

Anatomy of a Sneeze
A sneeze is a protective reflex that clears the upper airway of irritants including viruses, bacteria and pollutants.

How Our Bodies Age
While many age-related changes cannot be prevented, a lifestyle that includes exercise and a well-balanced diet will slow or minimize many problems related to aging.

Stress and Your Body
Stress reaches through your body far and wide.

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