In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

Advancements in our understanding of stroke have led to more effective treatments and prevention strategies. A stroke can be a devastating medical occurrence. It happens when blood flow to a portion ...

The earth’s atmosphere is made up of a lot of nitrogen (78 percent), a bit of oxygen (21 percent), a splash of argon (0.93 percent), a small amount of carbon dioxide (0.038 percent) and trace amounts ...

All right. The ongoing Ebola outbreak is an example of how a disease can jump from animals to humans and then spread through a population. A new study looks at one of the most prolific pathogens in ...

The history of lupus can be divided into three periods: classical, neoclassical, and modern. This article concentrates on developments in the present century which have greatly expanded our knowledge ...

For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was ...