New discoveries in the Dominican Republic suggest sebecids roamed the Caribbean as recently as 4.5 million years ago, long ...

A fossilized creature found in a South African roadside quarry 25 years ago finally has an official name. The small, ...

Animals rich in protein reduce oxygen faster during decay, creating mineral-forming environments which helps preserve their ...

Discover the three critical minerals that become increasingly important for women after menopause, affecting everything from ...

From ice application to proper elevation, these expert-backed first aid steps help reduce pain and swelling when your finger ...

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study reveals that part of the answer lies in the body itself. The research shows that an animal's size and ...

Why do some ancient animals become fossils while others disappear without a trace? A new study from the University of Lausanne, published in Nature Communications, reveals that part of the answer lies ...

By the time you’re an adult, you usually have 24 movable vertebrae (instead of 33) and the rest of the bones are fused together. While most people have a straight spine, some people have additional ...

Auburn Community Hospital announced that Dr. Emily Carmody, an orthopedic oncologist, has joined its staff. She will operate ...

The long saga of the 48-foot whale that washed up on the shores of Cook Inlet in November continued this week.

It seemed his dream of recovering a complete skeleton from the 48-foot fin whale that washed up on the Anchorage mudflats in November might be slipping away with the tide. With permission from federal ...

Outpatient Imaging Center has added musculoskeletal ultrasound technology. Toufic Jildeh, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who performs operations at the facility, uses the technology to assess soft tissues ...