People often focus on the bad side effects of vaccines, but they can have some great ones too, says Michael Le Page

We often stop noticing things we have become used to. Helen Thomson shares the evidence-backed ways to learn how to notice again

This International Women's Day, we should prioritise groundbreaking research into women's health, such as strengthening the reproductive system's natural defences, says Anita Zaidi

Pouring 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine removed up to 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without harming wildlife, according to the researchers behind an ocean alkalinity enhancement test

A cream that directly disrupts the underlying causes of the skin patches seen in the condition vitiligo will be made available on the NHS

Expert birdwatchers have changes in their brain structure compared with novices, which probably help them better identify birds and may even protect against age-related cognitive decline

The congenital condition spina bifida is often treated surgically in the womb, but many children still go on to have mobility issues. The addition of a patch made up of stem cells from donated placentas could improve their long-term outcomes

The most comprehensive study to date has revealed what we need to eat throughout the day to sleep well that night

Secret-keeping evolved to maintain social harmony, but it can weigh heavily on us when we can’t stop thinking about them. So, what is the best way to deal with things that we don't want anyone else to know?

From the cost of childcare to the housing crisis, there’s no shortage of explanations for the dramatic global fall in the number of babies being born. These analyses, though, are all missing something, says cognitive and evolutionary anthropologist Paula Sheppard

How many times a day do you find yourself picking up your phone and scrolling through your favorite apps without even realizing? It becomes instinctive and habitual, often distracting you from work or wasting time throughout the day.

Navigating the world right now can feel like running into that aunt who comments on your weight at Thanksgiving every single day: When you open up Instagram, take public transit, watch TV, or scroll through TikTok, weight loss and diet discussion is nearly impossible to escape.

A wave of midlife diagnoses in women is revealing the disorder’s hormonal link.

There’s a lot to unpack here.

Can’t sleep? While there aren’t any magic fixes, these eating patterns, over time, should help.

A man experienced a terrifying array of symptoms

Fasting has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve cognition, and even reverse chronic disease. But experts say the benefits may not apply to everyone.

If you eat sourdough every day, here’s how it may impact your energy levels, digestion, and more.

Combat stubborn stomach fat with some clever food swaps Are you struggling with stubborn abdominal fat? It could well be down to ‘cortisol belly’. Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and often referred to as the body’s primary ‘stress hormone.’ It is released as part of the fight-or-flight response, a survival mechanism coordinated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. In short bursts, cortisol is beneficial. It helps regulate blood pressure, blood sugar,

You know what a pink ribbon signifies. Breast cancer, right? Now what about a red dress?

Updated Mar 9, 2026, 4:01 PM GMT Older adults who took one daily multivitamin slowed their pace of aging just a little bit, according to a study. tabcreator/Getty Images A new study showed that older adults on a multivitamin slowed their rate of biological aging. The study is a first step toward answering what, if anything, multivitamins may do to improve aging. It's hoped that, one day, doctors will be able to tailor supplement "stacks" to a person's biological age. We've all done it: popped a