A factual look at the unusual case of a woman whose body emitted nerve agent, exploring the investigation, scientific findings, and the context behind this rare phenomenon. Supreme Court to rule on ...

It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday and I’m in my underwear, standing inside a sci-fi-like version of an airport security scanner. This is my first body scan. I’m about to have my insides documented in a process ...

Few splurges feel as universally appreciated as a full-body massage. The quiet room, the soothing aroma and music, the warm table and the rare luxury of doing nothing but exhaling. Add in a ...

As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate that approximately one million THRs are performed each year ...

The benefits of strength training are well established, from boosting metabolism to promoting healthy aging. Fortunately, there are many different ways to incorporate strength training, aka resistance ...

Whether you love the precision of the reformer or the flow of mat pilates, traditional strength training still deserves a place in your routine. Lifting weights challenges your muscles with external ...

Your peripheral nervous system (PNS) is crucial to navigating daily life. It lets you walk, controls your eye movements, and rings your brain’s alarms when you step on a Lego brick. Yet researchers ...

Don Conyer has had it with the junk. He's called Pima County for years about his neighbor on South Audria Lane, near South Old Nogales Highway and East Old Vail Connection Road, whose yard is piled to ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Billions of nerve cells send signals coursing through our bodies, serving as conduits ...

I’ve always believed in being proactive about my health, but like most people, I usually only see a doctor when something feels wrong or if I’m overdue for an annual exam. That changed when I learned ...