If you’re fed up of modern-day contraceptives, spare a thought for the ancient Romans. While nowadays you can get your hands ...

Rashid's must-read, millennia-spanning history, cleverly wrought from tablets written in the world's oldest script ...

The coca plant has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years and used for a variety of ritual, spiritual, and ...

Excavation of a 2,500-year-old burial site revealed tombs of trade caravans from Yemen, Phoenicia and Egypt that traveled through the Land of Israel.

In ancient Chinese ... many cultures worldwide use it as a natural medicine. People sometimes take it by mouth to lower blood sugar levels in diabetes, ease menstrual cramps, treat high ...

Problems with your menstrual cycle may be due to an underactive or overactive ... flow Needing to change pads or tampons during the night Menstrual flow with blood clots that are as big or bigger than ...

Revered for an ability to shed its skin, the snake (, shé) is typically associated with wisdom, mystery and transformation in traditional Chinese culture. As a result, the next lunar new year is ...

What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion involves receiving donated blood or blood parts into your body through one of your blood vessels. A needle is put into a vein, often in the arm. The ...

Possible causes of low blood pressure, or hypotension, range from dehydration to a heart condition. Drinking more water may help, but some people will need medication. Changing dietary habits may ...

Scientists trying to find a cure for Alzheimer's are experimenting with an unlikely new source: menstrual blood. It may be possible to 'supercharge' a type of shapeshifting cell found in periods ...

The police announced on Wednesday that the statue was believed to date from the Hellenistic period, after the death ... The discovery of ancient artifacts in surprising places is not uncommon ...