Dr. Mallika Marshall said the fact that Rick Slayman's body didn't reject the kidney, it gives hope to others awaiting organ ...

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the ...

The aging and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study suggests.

If the person has been declared 'brain-dead', any of his/her legal heirs can permit in writing the transplantation of the ...

Organ meats are nutrient-dense foods, but it's important to be aware of their potential risks, and consume them in moderation.

The death of Rick Slayman, the first man to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically engineered pig, was caused by an ...

Drinking alcohol isn't the healthiest of things to do, and here's pretty much everything that happens to your body when you ...

Doctors say that Richard Slayman's body did not reject a pig kidney modified to become more compatible with human biology.

Air pollution harms not just our internal organs but also our skin, potentially causing various skin diseases. Different skin ...

Months of recurring acne in the same spot on my face and one panicked Google search later, I landed upon face mapping—i.e., a ...

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the trio was transporting human body parts to Kampala to Lancet laboratory ...

Formerly known as the 'mystery mollusk,' this glow-in-the-dark nudibranch is the first of its kind to be seen living in the ...