In Britain, for centuries a bastion of tolerance and hospitable haven for Jews, * anti-Semitism had bloated to disturbing dimensions. Partly it was caused by events in Palestine. But, as before in ...

For the first time ever, researchers have found evidence of a top-of-the-food chain shark being killed by a predator, according to a study published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers ...

Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the ...

Over one quarter of all known shark species are considered threatened or endangered. Sharks are apex predators in many ecosystems, and their disappearance is causing dangerous imbalances in marine ...

The winning and highly commended underwater photography spotlights breathtaking animal behavior, conservation needs and the ...

Many travelers may be concerned or even skittish about swimming in coastal waters during their vacations, and some buy shark-bite deterrents to increase their margin of safety. Do these deterrents ...

CoolSculpting is the brand name for a fat-freezing method that aims to get rid of stubborn fat in certain parts of your body. The method is called cryolipolysis. The FDA approved it in 2010.

Researchers are advocating for a "no-take zone" off the coast of Colombia after one of the world's smallest and most ...

BMI vs. Body Fat: What to Focus On BMI and body fat are linked, but not as closely as you might think. You can have a high BMI, but a healthy body fat percentage — think back to those athletes ...

But rather than focusing on the visual impact of a flatter stomach, it's important to understand the health benefits of losing excess fat around the midriff. Having a higher amount of belly fat ...

Body fat percentage refers to the ratio of fat mass and lean mass throughout a person’s body. It’s an indicator of health and in the case of sports, often of performance. For both athletes and ...