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.

The great multivitamin myth: Why the pills could be harming your immune system

There are plenty of companies claiming their vitamins can boost your immune system, but do you actually need them?
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What are the best and worst foods to eat on Ozempic?

Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking a fullness hormone, but what you eat can help or hinder its effects
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Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?

What you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid change
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Why protecting your vagus nerve is key to optimal mental health

It's the body’s information superhighway that tells your organs how to rest.
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How to cool down quickly: 4 surprising, science-backed ways to cope with a heatwave

Top tip: focus on cooling your hands, not face.
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Mosquitoes are set to get more dangerous in the UK and US. Here’s why

“It’s not a case of ‘if’, but ‘when’,” says a professor who specialises in pest-borne diseases
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Here’s what your social life could say about your dementia risk

Could early Alzheimer’s make you more social? A new study of 500,000 people suggests so
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The simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline

More of us are living longer, but our brains don’t always show the same resilience as our bodies. Could science extend our neurological health to keep pace with physical longevity?
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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.
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This year’s most powerful scientific experiments, in 14 images

The annual Wellcome Trust image award shortlist showcases the most powerful images of global health challenges
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Should I give myself a coffee enema?

Here's the bottom line on those TikTok coffee enema trends
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This simple snacking habit could help cut your cholesterol, study finds

Good news for those who love a nibble between meals
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Feeling just 'meh' about life? It could be anhedonia – here's how to reverse it

When everything feels... well, 'meh', there's complex chemistry at play in your brain
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7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease

New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health
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Here's the one supplement consistently shown to better your brain and body

Every supplement claims to offer benefits for your body. But tests suggest creatine actually does. It might also have benefits for your brain, too
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Too much of this ‘healthy fat’ could be adding to your waistline, study finds

Olive oil is known as a superfood, but new research suggests it could promote weight gain, more than other fats
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Can tumours grow their own organs?

We apologise if you're eating
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What's the world's oldest cheese?

The oldest cheese samples that survive today were found in the necks of Bronze Age mummies in China
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Can we communicate in dreams?

New research claims it's possible to get people's brains to communicate to one another in dreams
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The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans

Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?
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What is it like to die? The reassuring science of near-death experiences

They leave their bodies, witness a bright light and return forever changed. But do survivors of near-death experiences truly glimpse into the great beyond? New research into the brain's final moments could decode these visions at life's edge.
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Could I brew alcohol in my body?

It's possible to brew alcohol in your gut if you have auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), which can make you appear drunk without having a drink.
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Here's what 'porn addiction' actually is (and how to manage it)

While a source of shame for some, there’s little hard evidence that X-rated sites are harmful or even addictive to regular users.
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