Health
Human life expectancy has increased drastically in the past century and this is largely in part to a variety of health discoveries that have helped us to live longer and happier lives. Health and well-being are at the forefront of scientific research and there are many organisations that strive to help people live a healthier lifestyle.
Does sleeping on your side give you wrinkles?
Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse
A scientist's guide to life | 9 skincare tips from a dermatologist
Consultant dermatologist Dr Bav Shergill reveals how to keep your largest organ looking peachy.
The 5 most harmful processed ingredients experts say you need to limit
We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but what ingredients should we particularly try to avoid? And what are they doing to our bodies?
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Doctors keep missing a hidden problem with weight loss drugs, Cambridge professor warns
As millions take up weight-loss medication, serious nutritional deficiencies are flying under the radar
The carnivore diet: What eating only meat does to your health, a nutritionist explains
The meat-only diet has gone viral on social media, with its proponents claiming that humans evolved to exist on animal protein alone. But how healthy is it?
This simple change can dramatically improve your poops, says Harvard doctor
This is what gastroenterologists recommend for quick, effortless toilet trips
A simple dietary change could lower your blood pressure risk by 30%, study suggests
An estimated 1.4 billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure, putting them at risk of heart attacks and strokes
Could a 'fart walk' actually help reverse diabetes?
An after-meal stroll doesn't just let you release your toots in peace. It could also have wide-ranging benefits for your health
Does exercise 'use up' your heartbeats?
Worried that exercise will 'use up' your heartbeats? Reading this will help you to feel better...
Here's what actually causes high cholesterol (and how to cut it)
Despite its reputation as the main villain against heart health, cholesterol is still widely misunderstood
You're (probably) cleaning your reusable water bottle wrong
A microbiologist explains what nasties may be lurking inside your water bottle.
The one thing you should stop doing to have a better relationship, according to science
Stop trying to fix your partner's problems – listening matters more.
The one thing most self-made billionaires won't admit about their success
Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life
Your gut microbiome could add years to your life. Here's how to help it
New research suggests that our microbiomes can even help us resist the effects of ageing, if we treat them right
The common supplements you should never mix, according to a top doctor
While some pills are designed to improve your health, some taken together can cause more harm than good.
7 gut health secrets that can slow ageing
By studying the increasing number of people who are living beyond their 100th birthdays, scientists are discovering the secrets of their guts
The biggest lie we've been told about processed food
Corn demonstrates humans sometimes need processed food to flourish
Is having déjà vu unhealthy?
Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...
What happens if you get ill on the ISS?
Ambulances might struggle to reach the International Space Station
Monkeys have found a bizarre natural supplement to counteract human junk food
The macaques of Gibraltar love stealing human junk food, but the treats play havoc on their digestive systems
The end of sex? How human reproduction could soon change forever
New technologies could reimagine baby-making as we know it. But will they actually replace tried-and-tested (and enjoyable) methods?
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it
7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease
New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health
Scientists have just mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time
Researchers hope a new study will act as the “starting point of clitoris science”
