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.
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
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Eating oats could lower your cholesterol in just two days, study suggests
The health benefits of a two-day porridge diet lasted for weeks afterwards
The weight-loss pill everyone wants is finally here
Experts say weight-loss drugs in pill form may become much more widely available – for better and for worse
Which vape flavour is worse for you?
The dangers of vaping is a new science but studies have shown that certain flavours of vape are worse for you than others
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here's the only science-backed lesson on exercise you need to lose fat
Think the gym is your only bet for burning belly fat? Emerging research suggests otherwise. So what actually works best... and can you just skip exercise entirely?