How the body works
All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.
Here’s what your body looks like under a really powerful microscope
These epic images could become a go-to guide for diagnosing and treating diseases.
Scientists may have finally solved a key weight loss mystery
We may now be a step closer to explaining the ‘yo-yo’ effect seen in weight loss.
How to pain-proof your back: Simple, surprising changes to relieve your aches
Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
Your sweet tooth could depend on your ability to digest sugar
If you can’t digest sugar well, there’s a good chance you don’t like it.
Breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer early
Tiny metal sensors could drastically reduce death from the disease.
Your microbiome holds the key to stress resilience, study shows
Scientists hope this research will create more mental health therapies.
Does getting rid of mucus when I’m sick help me get better quicker?
Mucus and phlegm are important parts of the body's immune system and can help trap microbes.
Here's the biggest factor controlling where your body gains fat
Whether it's bums and tums or your arms and hips, flab can gather in all sorts of places. Here’s what controls body fat distribution and how to change it.
When is Daylight Savings 2024? The reason behind the US clock change, explained
And how the time shift divides the country, and one American state.
This simple exercise hack could shrink your risk of cognitive decline by 13%
Just one weekly workout could protect your brain.
10,000 steps, 8 hours sleep: Here's what science actually says about recommended health targets
The simple guidelines that could transform your health – and the ones you should ignore.
This gene-editing discovery could help reverse ageing
A fundamental discovery in mice could bring the CRISPR milestone closer in humans – and reveal secrets about the role sugar plays in ageing.
The Victorians loved smoking. Now we know what it did to their bones
The discovery sheds light on the lives of people of the past – and could also reveal the secrets of present-day crime scenes.
This simple walking hack can help improve your cardiovascular health
You may want to rethink your daily walking routine.
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.
Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The end of British Summer Time can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
This simple balance test could reveal your biological age
Balancing on one leg is more than an awkward yoga pose. New research suggests it could reveal how much your body's mechanisms have aged.
Here's a key way to tell if you have concussion
Shaking your head after an impact could identify up to 33 per cent of undiagnosed concussions.
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.
The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist
ADHD diagnosis has risen in recent years, particularly among adults. But we need to improve how we view and treat it.
Here’s the hidden obstacle sabotaging every decision you make
You may not realise it, but your brain assumes you know everything – and that could be creating conflict in your life.
Here's how fasting could change your lifespan
Restricting calories could be the best way to slow your rate of ageing – as long as you have the right genes.
The real reasons women are losing more sleep than men
Menopause, pregnancy and hormones can all have a huge effect on women's sleep.
8 simple, science-backed ways to instantly boost your motivation
Why are some of us procrastinators while others are dynamic, go-getters? It's down to our brains and by understanding the science behind motivation, you may find you can achieve more.