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.
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
Should I give myself a coffee enema?
Here's the bottom line on those TikTok coffee enema trends
This simple snacking habit could help cut your cholesterol, study finds
Good news for those who love a nibble between meals
Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it
When everything feels... well, 'meh', there's complex chemistry at play in your brain
7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease
New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health
Here's the one supplement consistently shown to better your brain and body
Every supplement claims to offer benefits for your body. But tests suggest creatine actually does. It might also have benefits for your brain, too
Too much of this ‘healthy fat’ could be adding to your waistline, study finds
Olive oil is known as a superfood, but new research suggests it could promote weight gain, more than other fats
Can tumours grow their own organs?
We apologise if you're eating
What's the world's oldest cheese?
The oldest cheese samples that survive today were found in the necks of Bronze Age mummies in China
Can we communicate in dreams?
New research claims it's possible to get people's brains to communicate to one another in dreams
The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans
Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?