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.
Learning music could reverse brain ageing (even if you're already old), say scientists
Even adults who pick up a musical instrument for the first time in old age could reap the benefits
Here’s what exercise works best for your personality type
If you don't like your exercise regime don't give up – just try something new
New zombie-cell-killing drugs could end your back pain for good
The future of back pain could look very different, with treatments that target its root cause
Low iron is common, but fixable. Here’s how to boost your levels naturally
Iron can be easily found in a multitude of food sources to suit all diets. So why are so many of us deficient in the micronutrient?
How can I look after my knees as I get older
Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
Your brain’s biological age can predict how long you’ll live, study finds
A new blood test could reveal how fast your organs are ageing – and what that means for your health
Here's what a 3,000-year-old mummy actually smells like
Scientists have discovered what mummies smell like and it's surprisingly not too bad.
Are negative-calorie foods real?
Often touted as having zero, or even 'negative-calories', celery does indeed contain calories so it isn't a magical weight-loss food.
The 5 biggest women's health myths that need to end
The healthcare system wasn’t built for women. Here’s why that needs to change
Here's how the powerful lose touch with reality, according to neuroscience
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Why do we feel emotions in different parts of our bodies?
Where in your body do you feel anger or pride?
The anti-ageing diet: 6 science-backed changes to protect your skin, body and brain from getting older
New research is revealing the links between what you eat and how you age… And the foods that might help you slow the ageing process down.
The great multivitamin myth: Why the pills could be harming your immune system
There are plenty of companies claiming their vitamins can boost your immune system, but do you actually need them?
What are the best and worst foods to eat on Ozempic?
Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking a fullness hormone, but what you eat can help or hinder its effects
Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?
What you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid change
Why protecting your vagus nerve is key to optimal mental health
It's the body’s information superhighway that tells your organs how to rest.
How to cool down quickly: 4 surprising, science-backed ways to cope with a heatwave
Top tip: focus on cooling your hands, not face.
Mosquitoes are set to get more dangerous in the UK and US. Here’s why
“It’s not a case of ‘if’, but ‘when’,” says a professor who specialises in pest-borne diseases
Could hidden dehydration be the cause of your daytime fatigue?
Feeling tired? Your afternoon dip could be low-chronic dehydration
Here’s what your social life could say about your dementia risk
Could early Alzheimer’s make you more social? A new study of 500,000 people suggests so
The simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline
More of us are living longer, but our brains don’t always show the same resilience as our bodies. Could science extend our neurological health to keep pace with physical longevity?
Here's what supplements you really shouldn't take together
While some pills are designed to improve your health, some taken together can cause more harm than good.
This year’s most powerful scientific experiments, in 14 images
The annual Wellcome Trust image award shortlist showcases the most powerful images of global health challenges