When someone describes themselves as “big-boned,” they’re usually trying to explain why they appear larger even when eating reasonably well or exercising regularly. The phrase has become cultural ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this Chinese meditative movement practice that dates back ...

In today's 24-hour society, our activities are not dictated by the Earth's daily light-dark cycle. But our bodies still are. Artificial light, night shifts, and social jet lag can confuse our internal ...

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odor develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air. This interaction between sweat ...

Have you ever felt like some part of your body was…not really yours? I’m not talking about phantom limbs or alien babies here – more about a subtle sort of discomfort with a significant body part. An ...

Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is based on a science-fiction trilogy and follows a group of physicists. We asked an astronomer and an aerospace engineer to explain some of the show's scientific concepts.

Sweat rarely smells on its own. Body odour develops when bacteria on the skin break down compounds in sweat and release volatile chemicals that evaporate into the air. This interaction between sweat ...