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.

Why are warning signs red? © Getty Images

Why are warning signs red?

Alex Powell, 20, receives the combined Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination at an MMR drop-in clinic at Neath Port Talbot Hospital near Swansea in south Wales on April 20, 2013 © GEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty Images

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Screen time can delay development in children © Getty images

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Olfactory nerve cell, found in the nose.

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What does it mean to be happy? © Getty Images

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What happens in my body when I meditate? © Getty

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Are you a super pooper? © Getty Images

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Can artificial sweeteners cause weight gain? © Getty

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Can I protect myself against air pollution? © Getty Images

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Why do young children pick their noses and eat it? © Getty

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Wellcome Book Prize 2019 longlist announced © Steven Pocock

Wellcome Book Prize 2019 longlist announced