How the body works
All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.
The 11 strangest scientific discoveries of 2025
The good, the bad and the frankly bizarre: from the world’s oldest newborn to a body-snatching bug, here were science’s strangest discoveries in 2025
What your life would be like without an inner voice
People whose lives aren’t narrated by a voice in their head may have ‘anendophasia’. Experts are now investigating what’s actually going on in there
We may finally have a way to reverse grey hair
The hidden trigger behind greying hair may have finally come to light. And it could hold the key to slowing ageing
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How to tell the difference between bloating and belly fat
The simple signs – and what to do about each
What do my farts say about my health?
Plus, what you can do if you're suffering discomfort
‘It’s completely out of control’: Scientists warn bird flu could spark a human pandemic in 2026
Bird flu has been rampaging through wildlife and farm animals worldwide. Will it make the long-feared jump to people?
4 surprising, proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter
We all know the basics of avoiding winter bugs, but science is uncovering lesser-known tricks that make a real difference
How many organs could I survive without?
The human body is a remarkably resilient thing, as many case studies of people surviving without organs tell us
A daily dose of cheese could reduce your dementia risk, study finds
Cheese could be gouda for your brain? You better brie-leve it
How stable is my personality?
Various studies have looked at how personality changes over our lives
How to build the mindset now proven to slow ageing
How much could a change of attitude change your life?
5 pills that could reverse ageing (including some you may already take)
Treatments to slow, stop, or reverse ageing is no longer the stuff of science fiction, and could be less than a decade away.
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
This ‘digital brain’ could soon simulate ethically forbidden experiments
This very complicated computer model was designed to help teach us about our own brains
The real reason men still don’t have a contraceptive pill
Ever wondered why the contraceptive landscape is so female-centric?
Can chemicals in clothing mess with my hormones?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in clothing and in rugs can disrupt your hormone levels. Here's what you can do about it
Looking at certain kinds of art may boost your heart health, doctors say
How a little creative escape can influence your physiology
I zapped my vagus nerve every day for a month to fight anxiety. Here's what happened
Can a wearable neuromodulation device that delivers small electric shocks banish anxiety?
5 surprising, science-backed ways to finally feel less time-starved
Feeling time poor isn’t an inescapable part of today’s world. It’s possible to reclaim lost hours and finally feel in control of your day.
I keep having nightmares. Should I be worried?
Some recent research has made headlines by linking frequent nightmares to an increased risk of dementia. Should we be worried?
How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?
New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
Most people with high-cholesterol gene don't know they have it, warns study
Researchers issue new warning over overlooked high cholesterol condition
Could a virus change my DNA?
Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk
Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?