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 6 most important lessons about belly fat (and how to lose it)
It’s the riskiest type of fat to carry, but scientists have been studying belly fat for decades. Here’s what you can glean from their findings to improve your abdominal health
How does my brain create my sense of self?
Each of us experience profound changes across the course of our lifetime and yet, we still have a sense of being the same person
5 simple ways to instantly find your 'biological age'
Sure, you can be 40 in length of time, but what's stopping you from having the biology of a 20-year-old?
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Vitamin D: How much your body actually needs (and how to get it)
The so-called sunshine vitamin keeps on beaming, with research showing a wide variety of health benefits. So why are so many people deficient?
Burning ourselves could be how humans evolved so successfully
New research suggests fire was key to human evolution – but not in the way we previously thought
The simple, science-backed way to help clear microplastics from your body
All of us are ingesting microplastics. Could dietary fibre help us get it out?
Why do we get cellulite, and can I reduce it?
Around 80–90% of women develop it after puberty
We're finally learning what it's like to die. And it's not as bad as you think...
What does dying feel like? By studying patients who’ve suffered near-death experiences, scientists are one step closer to finding out what happens in our brains during our last moments
Are people walking slower than we used to?
Studies show that pedestrians walk faster now than they used to, some 15 per cent faster. Why is this happening?
So you want to lucid dream? Here's how
New technology aims to help you induce a lucid dream at will, enabling you to enter a state of consciousness where anything is possible. Dare you close your eyes?
The surprising gut-health fix that's been overlooked until now
There are millions of bacteria living in our guts. There are millions of dead bacteria there too. And scientists are learning just how much potential the dead ones have to improve our health
Does negative thinking increase your risk of dementia?
Can negative thinking raise your risk of dementia and other psychological disorders? Here's how to catch the negative thinking pattern
Scientists asked 800 people to compare penis sizes. Here’s what they found
The study aimed to investigate why humans have larger appendages than other primates
How to spot high cholesterol early and lower your levels fast
They’re behind millions of deaths every year – but fatty build-ups in our arteries often slip by unseen. How can we spot them before it’s too late?
Can you catch COVID on top of COVID?
Can you catch COVID on top of COVID? A doctor explains why it is, unfortunately, a possible scenario and what you can do to protect yourself
Can what happens at an ultrasound really influence how parents bond with their baby?
A study has suggested that the language used to describe a foetus during an ultrasound may affect parents' perceptions of their baby... even after birth
We're finally learning the true side-effects of weight-loss drugs
Millions of people are now using weight-loss drugs, but it seems there are drawbacks that come with the slimmer waistlines
Here's what actually causes high blood pressure (and how to cut it)
The surprising new research behind what actually causes high blood pressure – and the best ways to keep yours in check
The 'mutant' humans immune to every known virus
Researchers are edging closer to a universal antiviral drug, a single medicine that could treat every virus known to man
We finally know what foods actually raise your cholesterol – and which ones lower it
What really causes your blood fats to skyrocket? Groundbreaking discoveries have delivered surprising new answers
These are the best omega oils that could slow ageing
From salmon to supplements, here’s everything you need to know about omega oils…
How does being born by C-section affect a child's long-term health?
When babies are born vaginally, they pick up helpful bacteria from their mum as they pass through the birth canal
Ozempic made rapid weight loss easier. But here’s when keeping body fat is healthier, according to doctors
We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us
Listening to this sound could help reverse Alzheimer’s
The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment