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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
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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
How many electrons are there in the Universe?
How many electrons are there in the Universe? One bold theory suggests that there could only be one, although this theory has issues
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
Our Solar System has a wall. And NASA is about to reveal its true shape
NASA’s newly launched IMAP mission is set to tell us more about the boundary between our Solar System and interstellar space than ever before
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
The world's biggest 'doomsday vault' has now been opened. Here's what's inside
Scientists are racing to protect the world’s seeds from natural disasters and war. But what happens when those disasters come early?
Seed oils vs butter: Here's what’s actually healthier, according to doctors
With droves of wellness warriors choosing butter over seed oils, scientists weigh in on their favourite fats
A cow has been filmed using tools for the first time ever, stunning scientists
Veronika, a cow from Austria, taught herself to use a broom – and we have the footage to prove it
We’re about to solve the biggest mystery in the Solar System
Our Sun’s outer atmosphere, the corona, is millions of degrees hotter than it should be, and no one knows why
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
The subtle signs you're a chronic people pleaser (and how to take back control)
Are you a doormat, or just a nice person, if you constantly make sacrifices for other people?
75 per cent of US adults could be obese under new definition
The new guidelines highlight people who could be at risk from complications further down the road
The ancient baths of Pompeii were outrageously filthy, study finds
The pre-Roman baths of Pompeii would have been seriously grotty, according to an analysis of mineral deposits
How not to raise a narcissist, according to science
Parents naturally want their children to feel special – but showering them with praise can sometimes do more harm than good
Mosquitoes are becoming thirstier for human blood, study suggests
Habitat loss may be pushing mosquitoes towards human hosts with deadly consequences
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