The Human Body

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.

Deadly peanut allergies could be prevented with simple new method

Adults with severe peanut allergies were trained to tolerate handfuls of peanuts in a new study
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14 quick and simple ways to improve your teeth, according to dentists

The latest research shows our mouths are strongly tied to our overall health. Here are the top science-backed tips to help you brush up on your oral hygiene.
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Even protein-rich vegan diets may fall short on key nutrients, study suggests

A bold new study has found that you could be getting enough protein – but not enough amino acids
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Simple walking hack could boost your heart health, study claims

Walking in this way could protect you from heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attacks and strokes
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Is it good for my brain to avoid the news from time to time?

It's easy to get sick of a 24-hour news cycle of war, climate crises and economic turmoil. Here's how a break will help your mental health – and gut
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This underrated nutrient could be key for healthy brain ageing

Many adults don’t get enough of a nutrient that could be crucial for preventing cognitive decline
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The end of food allergies is tantalisingly close. Here are the frontrunners for a cure

The number of severe immune reactions to food is reaching epidemic proportions, but a one-size-fits-all cure could be on the horizon.
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When does a runner's high kick in?

Running feels like a drug – here’s the molecule that explains why
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Why do I find it so difficult to switch between tasks?

Why are we so bad at multitasking? A neuroscientist explains.
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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?
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Here's how the season you were conceived in could change your metabolism

How warm were your parents when they made you? It could impact how much brown fat you have
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The hidden flaw in cryonics that could ruin your shot at living forever

The chances of cryogenically freezing a human brain and then resurrecting its owner remain sub-zero
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Simple diet hack is more effective than intermittent fasting diet, study claims

Going without pasta and bread a couple of times a week could be as good for your health as intermittent fasting
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Here's what your hearing could say about your heart failure risk

A new study suggests hearing loss could raise your risk of heart failure – and reveal early warning signs of trouble
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Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?

Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
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We may have to rethink consciousness completely. Here's why

In their quest to pinpoint the start of human consciousness, neuroscientists are diving into some truly bizarre territory
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The end of balding: We may have just found the secret to hair regrowth

A new study could pave the way for future baldness treatments
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How to crack the subtle body language of liars

Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
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Here are the worst coffee types for your cholesterol levels

Your morning cup of joe might pack a punch – just not the kind you expect
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Is smoking or vaping worse for you? It depends who’s asking

Research suggests vaping is one of the best ways to help smokers quit the habit. But that doesn’t mean it’s a harmless alternative to smoking
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Endometriosis still takes years (and surgery) to diagnose. A new test could change that

The condition impacts around 10 per cent of women
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Here's what your cholesterol levels say about your risk of dementia: new study

Your cholesterol levels might affect your future brain health, not just your risk of heart disease
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This 3-day-a-week diet could be a vital weight loss strategy, say scientists

Sticking to any diet is tough. This trick may help you achieve your weight loss goals
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Should I be putting silicone tape on my wrinkles?

Yes, we're serious
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