The Human Body
The body contains all the internal organs, body parts, bones and muscles that make up the human anatomy. Your fleshy body has evolved over millions of years, and this is the science changing the way we understand it.
Here's the only science-backed way to lose belly fat
There’s a lot of advice about exactly what you should do to shift that spare tyre around your waist. Does any of it add up?
I learned how to control my dreams to better my mental health. Here’s how
These dreaming techniques could help conquer nightmares, improve mental health and fine-tune athletic performance
The diet change everyone should make to lower their cholesterol
We all know fibre helps digestion. But doctors now say it could be just as powerful for managing your cholesterol levels and heart health
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The 3 rules your diet needs to actually work
Fed up with navigating all the tips telling you how to lose weight? Us too. So we asked an obesity expert to reveal whether anything actually works for weight loss.
This is the best breakfast for fat loss, according to nutritionists
A light bite? A full plate? Or nothing at all? After years of mixed messages, new research may finally reveal the best morning meals for fat loss
Should I ditch the HIIT?
HIIT exercise isn't for everyone and there's some evidence that you can overdo it. Here's what the experts recommend
Why fasting is a surefire way to lose weight (and keep it off)
Why restricting the hours you're allowed to eat could actually supercharge fat loss.
Why giving up alcohol may be the key to slowing down ageing
Giving up alcohol could add years to your life by slowing down your biological clock
How can I banish the January blues?
Don't let January get you down. Here's how to beat the winter blues
We finally know how little exercise you need to actually make a real difference
New studies suggest just a few minutes of exercise a day can dramatically improve your health and longevity.
The only science-backed lesson on metabolism you need to lose weight
Weight loss feeling harder than it should? Your body isn’t broken, but the old advice about how it spends energy might be
How small changes to the way you breathe can transform your health
Breathing is something we do unconsciously. But knowing when and how to take conscious deep breaths could unlock a host of benefits
8 simple, science-backed ways to instantly boost your motivation
Why are some of us procrastinators while others are dynamic, go-getters? It's down to our brains and by understanding the science behind motivation, you may find you can achieve more.
Forget drinking in moderation: Why abstinence is your best option for a healthier life
Sobering science tells us that no amount of booze is good for our health. So should we rethink the way we drink?
This new drug may have cracked the 'cheat code' for reversing ageing
Scientists are literally turning back the clocks in our cells, with the first drugs about to go to human trials
The 7 most important (and weirdest) discoveries of 2025
Featuring an world-changing supercomputer, a potential HIV cure, and signs of life on Mars
Balding cure: We may finally have a simple way to reverse hair loss
More than half of men and millions of women are affected by hair loss. It causes low self-esteem in some and anxiety in others. Thankfully, scientists around the world are getting to the roots of the problem with pioneering new treatments.
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
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
How to tell the difference between bloating and belly fat
The simple signs – and what to do about each
Try not to smile at these 5 feel-good science stories from 2025
When 2025 got a bit much, science stepped in with the good news we needed to hear
What do my farts say about my health?
Plus, what you can do if you're suffering discomfort