A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers.

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Back acne and body acne are common problems. Around 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 will have acne in some form, and many people will continue to experience acne into their 30s and 40s.

As an enthusiast of the “body shower” (a.k.a. washing everything but my hair) and someone who has especially dry skin, I’ve spent a great deal of time shopping for just the right body wash.

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Joint pain on one side of the body may be an indication of arthritis. Arthritis refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation and swelling of one or more joints. Joint pain can either occur ...

“Obviously we know that there are other areas that do have a tendency to have some body odor — areas, like the groin, that can be a little bit more susceptible to microbial growth,” she continue ...