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 many organs could I survive without?
The human body is a remarkably resilient thing, as many case studies of people surviving without organs tell us
Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study
Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
How to actually catch a liar, according to the new science of lie detection
We’ve been getting lie detection wrong for 100 years. Now scientists are trying to fix the problem.
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A daily dose of cheese could reduce your dementia risk, study finds
Cheese could be gouda for your brain? You better brie-leve it
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
How to build the mindset now proven to slow ageing
How much could a change of attitude change your life?
5 pills that could reverse ageing (including some you may already take)
Treatments to slow, stop, or reverse ageing is no longer the stuff of science fiction, and could be less than a decade away.
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
This ‘digital brain’ could soon simulate ethically forbidden experiments
This very complicated computer model was designed to help teach us about our own brains
The real reason men still don’t have a contraceptive pill
Ever wondered why the contraceptive landscape is so female-centric?
Can chemicals in clothing mess with my hormones?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in clothing and in rugs can disrupt your hormone levels. Here's what you can do about it
Looking at certain kinds of art may boost your heart health, doctors say
How a little creative escape can influence your physiology
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
This is the easiest natural way to improve your skin, suggests study
A new study has shown that eating more of an essential nutrient can improve collagen production and skin health
Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?
While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
Tuberculosis rates are rising. Here's who's most at risk
The number of people with the world’s deadliest infection is climbing in the UK and US. Why is tuberculosis returning and how do we fight back?
A dementia vaccine could be real, and some of us have taken it without knowing
Getting vaccinated against shingles could protect you from getting dementia, or slow the progression of the disease, says a new study
11 surprisingly simple, expert-backed fixes for dramatically better sleep
Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists
How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?
New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
Does my internet speed affect my health?
Bytes don't spread diseases, but they do seem to be linked with your health
Most people with high-cholesterol gene don't know they have it, warns study
Researchers issue new warning over overlooked high cholesterol condition
Could a virus change my DNA?
Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk
Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?