Even compared to chimpanzees, one of our closest relatives, humans' scrapes and cuts tend to stick around for more than twice ...

People take two to three times as long to heal from wounds as other mammals, a team of biologists reported Tuesday in the ...

A team of evolutionary scientists, dermatologists and wildlife specialists affiliated with several institutions in Japan, ...

Our slow healing may be a result of an evolutionary trade-off we made long ago, when we shed fur in favor of naked, sweaty skin that keeps us cool.

And our ancestors lost many of those follicles, packing their skin with sweat glands instead. Sweat glands also have stem cells, but they’re much less efficient at repairing wounds, Dr. Fuchs said.

Researchers have found that wounds heal three times more slowly in humans than in other primates and rodents, suggesting we ...

The textured tiles mimic the wrinkled surface of elephant skin, which is known for helping the animals regulate body heat ...

While pharmaceutical companies continue to market products aimed at encouraging people to cover up their natural scents and ...

Antiperspirant functions differently than natural deodorant and contains a key ingredient. “Antiperspirants contain aluminum ...

AS the UK basks in soaring temperatures this week, no doubt you’re reaching for the sun cream and popping the antihistamines ...

These are the 7 best natural antiperspirant deodorants that will reduce sweat and smell. From Wild to AKT and even Glossier, ...