Lizards possess a unique survival trick. They can detach their tails to escape predators. This process is called autotomy.

While it’s not entirely clear whether Pilates can prevent osteoporosis, that isn’t to say it has no benefits on bone health. One of the big—research-backed—benefits to a Pilates practice for older ...

WE are all witnesses to a growing trend—people increasingly lean on objects even when standing briefly, a habit that has ...

Weak bones can have deadly consequences. Women often get bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis, yet many men don't even realize they are at risk until they suffer a major fracture.

Earlier, it was thought that obese people have stronger bones due to more body weight. But, doctors say that according to ...

A Thai woman swallowed a fish bone that got lodged in her throat and then eventually pierced her neck. Here's what to know ...

New technique preserves major nerves, blood vessels, and other critical structures in a hard-to-access area. In a ...

At the Neurosurgery & Spine Group (NSG), based in Los Angeles, neurosurgeons Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Amir Vokshoor have ...

Despite Pilates’ increasing popularity and longevity – the method was devised more than a century ago by German trainer ...