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.
Why does my arm and leg hair have growth limits, but my head hair doesn't?
Ever wondered why your arm and leg hair doesn't grow as much as your head hair? Here's the answer.
What makes the Mediterranean diet so good for us?
Why simple changes to your everyday meals can be the path to better health.
Is it safe to run every day, or should I ditch my run streak to save my knees?
A doctor explains why you should break your streak.
How can I tell if I've got high cortisol levels?
It's commonly known as the 'stress hormone'.
5 simple ways to instantly find your 'biological age'
Sure, you can be 40 in length of time, but what's stopping you from having the biology of a 20-year-old?
How spicy is too spicy?
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems.
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.
It's time we rethink fibroids, the silent epidemic affecting 70% of women
Despite their prevalence, awareness of these potentially harmful growths is shockingly low.
Why does time move so slowly when I'm at the gym?
Ever feel like your workouts are going on forever?
5 simple ways to prime your microbiome for easier weight loss
You are what they eat, it turns out. So, here are five ways you can feed your gut’s microbes for effective weight loss.
Forget drinking in moderation: Here's why science says abstinence is your best option for a healthier life
Sobering science tells us that no amount of booze is good for our health. So should we rethink the way we drink?
Minimum effort, maximum reward | 6 simple, science-backed changes that will transform your health
Once you turn 30, things go downhill...fast. So says conventional wisdom, anyway. Science, however, says otherwise. With a few small changes, you can make a big difference to the way you feel.
Here’s how little exercise you need to actually make a real difference
New studies suggest just a few minutes of exercise a day can dramatically improve your health and longevity.
The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
Can you really absorb plastics and chemicals through your skin?
Tiny plastic particles may be found in almost every part of your body.
How does our immune system distinguish between good and bad bacteria?
Our immune system is smart, so smart that it has worked out a nifty trick for separating the good and bad bacteria.
20 ways to easily boost your health, according to 2024’s biggest studies
Major findings could help everything from ageing to allergies.
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
The immune system reboot: How to prime your body’s defences to slow ageing
Ignore pseudo-science supplements promising to solve inflammation & prevent illness, and learn the truth about recalibrating your body’s defences for long-term health.
The 8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster.
The oldest person in the world in 2025
Find out who the oldest person alive is and see who else has worn the crown.
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
What’s different about the minds and personalities of prolific liars?
I'm a microplastics scientist. Here's how safe make-up really is
COMMENT | Plastics and other potentially toxic chemicals have been found in some common beauty products.
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.