The xiphoid process is the smallest region of the sternum, or breastbone. It’s made up of cartilage at birth but develops into bone in adulthood. It’s located where the lower ribs attach to the ...

The xiphoid process is a small extension of bone just below the sternum. Straining and heavy lifting can damage the xiphoid process, leading to pain in the lower ribcage, breastbone, and muscles ...

Both winter-loving people who enjoy skiing and snowball fights, and people simply trying to endure their stints outside, have felt the chilly air hit their faces. They've wondered if that iciness ...

Scientists' discovery could lead to new weight loss and metabolic health treatments. Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified brain circuits that make mammals want to eat more when they are ...

Feeding and the maintenance of internal body temperature are tightly linked in warm-blooded animals, and mammals eat more in the cold to maintain their body heat. Experiments reveal that a small ...

LA JOLLA, CA—Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified brain circuits that make mammals want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures. Mammals automatically burn more energy to ...