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.
Exercise allergies are real. A doctor explains the signs to look for
Facial flushing, racing heart, fatigue – all normal byproducts of a high intensity training session. And, in rare cases, warning signs of something altogether more serious
How weight-loss drugs could make junk foods healthier for everyone
Smaller portions, more nutrients – processed food is changing
Three simple changes in middle age could give you 13 more years without dementia, study suggests
Making healthy choices in middle age could increase your cognitive health much later in life
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How can I improve my memory?
Science just traced the issue back to a surprising source
How much good will an extra 10 minutes of sleep do?
Just 10 more minutes...
Experts are finally learning what power does to the brain – and it's not what anyone expected
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
What is the future of cheese?
Everyone is crackers about cheese
AI is now deciding who gets healthcare in 6 US states – and it's already harming patients
An AI pilot programme is attempting to cut down on ‘wasteful’ medical procedures, and patients are paying the price
Is burnt toast bad for you?
When starchy food burns, it creates a chemical that some studies have linked to cancer – but the science isn't clearcut
The uncomfortable truth about hearing loss and dementia, according to doctors
There’s a lot of noise being made about a possible link between hearing loss and dementia. But what does the science have to say?
The everyday mineral a Harvard doctor says could help protect your brain from dementia
A decade-long study looked at 27 metals in the brain – and found one surprising link to Alzheimer’s
9 simple, science-backed changes that can reverse your biological age
Science says it’s time to rethink – and take control – of our body's age. Here’s how to slow, halt and potentially turn back your biological clock
‘An extremely exciting milestone!’: landmark treatment slashes cholesterol by 62% with a single dose
A recent trial of an experimental gene therapy significantly lowered participants’ ‘bad’ cholesterol after just one injection
This is the single best diet to help prevent dementia, according to a Harvard professor
Nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable through lifestyle – and the foods you eat could make all the difference
These are the best (and worst) ways to get your protein, says Cambridge scientist
When it comes to health, sustainability and value for money, there is one clear winner
The surprising truth about which exercise actually slows ageing
You don’t need to be a gym bro to enjoy the benefits of strength training. But there are some things you need to know
What's the best food to eat before bed?
What do you mean it's not a massive slice of coffee cake?
Can your thyroid make you a narcissist?
Can a gland really make you a narcissist?
Experts just found a surprisingly easy way to improve your brain at any age
A new study suggests cognitive decline may not be inevitable
This synthetic cell is a ‘meaningful’ step towards building life from scratch
SpudCell can grow, replicate and divide, opening the door to a new era of biological engineering
Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?
Here's what you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid facial change
We're finally learning why hair loss happens – and how to reverse it
From microneedles to minoxidil, here's what could actually cure your baldness
What do mummies smell like?
Ever wondered what a 3,000-year-old mummy might smell like?
We’ve found the true limit on how long humans can live, say experts
Even if we could cure every illness, our own cells would eventually give out
