Many people speak of wanting to leave a legacy after they die, whether through what they pass on in the form of their children or donating to a charity that they feel can do some good in the world.

QUESTION: I am interested in possibly donating my body to science when I die. What can you tell me about this, and what would I need to do to set it up? ANSWER: If you’re looking to help advance ...

You no longer have the chance to stand on line to see the "Body Works" exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science...but some people never had to. There are six people in the Houston area who got ...

“One of the greatest gifts a person could make is to donate their body for future healthcare professionals to learn from,” Stan Stone, Director of the High Point University Willed Body Program, told ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Death is inevitable and often unpredictable. But you still have ...

QUESTION: What can you tell me about body donation programs? I’m looking for a free or cheap way to dispose of my body after I die. ANSWER: It’s estimated that each year, at least 20,000 people donate ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Many medical institutions in North Carolina are in need of whole body donations to support their medical programs and healthcare ...

Death is inevitable and often unpredictable. But you still have control about what happens to your body after dying. That’s if you proactively chose–before being dead–to donate your body or parts of ...