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.
The surprising way your body fat sabotages intermittent fasting
A study in mice reveals that obesity could change how our bodies respond to periods of fasting
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
When does a runner's high kick in?
Running feels like a drug – here’s the molecule that explains why
Why do I find it so difficult to switch between tasks?
Why are we so bad at multitasking? A neuroscientist explains.
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Endometriosis still takes years (and surgery) to diagnose. A new test could change that
The condition impacts around 10 per cent of women
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
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