This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Chronic pain often stems from a sensory misinterpretation by the nervous system rather than isolated tissue damage ...

A horticulturist reflects on the new Smithsonian-U.S. Botanic Gardens collaborative exhibition as it connects stories, scholarship, and art to this extraordinary species Justin Kondrat Featuring ...

What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)? Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder that shows the features of three different connective tissue disease types: MCTD can ...

Cleanser, quite literally, comes out in the wash. Still, the foundational skin-care product shouldn’t be an afterthought—particularly in a regimen for aging skin. “As skin matures and produces fewer ...

The best makeup products for mature skin aren’t about chasing youth. They hydrate, smooth, and enhance what’s already there. With the right formulas, makeup can soften fine lines, boost radiance, and ...

Recent research from the Medical University of South Carolina laboratory of Russell Norris, Ph.D., challenges the notion that hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is an isolated connective tissue ...

Dr. Cortney Gensemer (left) and Dr. Russell Norris (right) in Dr. Norris' laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. Recent research from the Medical University of South Carolina ...

In a new study, researchers found that older adults with obesity had significantly decreased measures of lung function compared to those without obesity, and the results were consistent among men and ...

Collagen is the predominant structural protein, contributing to 25%–30% of total body protein. It is vital for maintaining the strength, flexibility, and structural integrity of connective tissues ...

EULAR - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - has worked with the European Respiratory Society (ERS) to develop new clinical practice guidelines for interstitial lung disease (ILD) ...