Humans
- Health & Medicine
Sun screen
Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.
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- Humans
If only bones could speak
The shape of fossil spine bones suggests that ancient human ancestors could speak.
- Health & Medicine
Prehistoric trips to the dentist
Thousands of years ago, some people had holes drilled into their teeth.
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- Humans
A Volcano’s Deadly Ash
The discovery of long-buried skeletons and footprints suggests that a volcano could destroy Naples, Italy.
- Health & Medicine
Taking a Spill for Science
Studying how and why people fall provides insights into movement and balance.
- Humans
Big woman of the distant past
A Stone Age skeleton represents our largest known female ancestor.
- Health & Medicine
Eating Troubles
Researchers are zeroing in on what causes certain people to see food as the enemy.
- Health & Medicine
Spit Power
Saliva provides clues about diseases, dental cavities, and who might have been at a crime scene.
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- Health & Medicine
Hear, Hear
Listening to loud music or playing in a rock band without ear protection can lead to hearing loss.
