The British painter has dedicated her career to depicting human flesh, especially that of women, with deep empathy.

The domination of dead men's names for body parts isn't the only issue; some of them have problematic backgrounds and ...

These stories are about some of the body parts that you share with everyone else on the planet, but which rarely see the ...

The first big heat wave of the summer has sent millions in the US looking for a way to cool down, but one expert says taking a cold shower could be a fatal mistake.

Many species, including humans, have vestigial organs that are thought to be useless. But this specific structure might ...

An ultrasound of one's thigh or shoulder muscle could help detect insulin resistance, a stage that often precedes prediabetes, a study suggests. Ultrasounds of muscles of 25 patients -- who were ...

If you are chasing peak performance or looking to build a powerful lower body, there’s one muscle group you’re probably not training: the adductors. Commonly re ...

Want stronger, bigger legs that will support you during workouts and daily activities? Don’t skip leg day.  Leg training is a ...

A human leg has been found washed up on a South Ayrshire beach, police have confirmed. The dismembered limb was discovered on the shore at Prestwick last week. Police Scotland said in a statement that ...

Muscle injuries represent one-third of all injuries in football and cause one-quarter of total injury absence. 1 Over 50% of muscle injuries affect the thigh muscles, and hamstring muscle injuries are ...

If you’re looking for ways to stay fit and healthy, you might want to start by getting to know your body. Unlock the secrets of anatomical health in this guide.

Why do some hamstring and quadriceps strains take much longer to repair than others? Which injuries are more prone to recurrence? Intramuscular tendon injuries have received little attention as an ...