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Habitat loss may be pushing mosquitoes towards human hosts with deadly consequences
Omega oils could be a powerful shield against ageing and heart problems, but there’s a lot of conflicting advice about what we need.
When babies are born vaginally, they pick up helpful bacteria from their mum as they pass through the birth canal.
We tend to see weight loss as aspirational, but having a bit of extra fat isn’t always bad for us – and weight loss isn’t always the answer.
The research is in its early stages but offers “encouraging” evidence of a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s
No matter where you live, a new study has found warmer temperatures are picking your pocket
Creatine, a supplement often used by athletes and bodybuilders, could also make treatments for depression more effective
Some of the women experienced strange physical and emotional symptoms during orgasm, from sneezing to nosebleeds.
Genetics, audio processing and environment can all impact how our brains connect sounds to the symbols we use to read
A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.
Certain extra-clever dogs can learn words like human toddlers, by listening to family members’ conversations.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was long thought to be something only unruly children suffered. Now, science is telling us a very different story
Lucid dreaming has all manner of benefits, from honing your skills to defeating PTSD - if you can learn to control it
Astronomers may have finally worked out how planets between the size of Earth and Neptune – which aren't found in our Solar System – are born.
But some groups were more likely to be narcissistic no matter their country of origin, depending on their age and social status.
We all know fibre helps digestion. But doctors now say it could be just as powerful for managing your cholesterol levels and heart health
Fed up with navigating all the tips telling you how to lose weight? Us too. So we asked an obesity expert to reveal whether anything actually works for weight loss.
A light bite? A full plate? Or nothing at all? After years of mixed messages, new research may finally reveal the best morning meals for fat loss
HIIT exercise isn't for everyone and there's some evidence that you can overdo it. Here's what the experts recommend
Health conditions related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City are only now making themselves known, more than two decades later.