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Ayahuasca, a powerful Amazon psychedelic brew, could help treat eating disorders
Researchers rave about the potential of ayahuasca for treating a variety of mental health disorders.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 27, 2017
Scientists create new skin patch in breakthrough which makes wounds heal faster and reduces scarring
The key ingredient is a protein which can be harvested directly from a patient undergoing surgery and turned into an instant healing agent.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 26, 2017
Brits spend twice as long on toilet per week as they do exercising
We're inactive, and it's costing us a lot
Claire Toureille Sep 25, 2017
New HIV antibody neutralises 99% of strains and prevents infection in monkeys
At present there is no vaccine for HIV.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 22, 2017
Mother refuses to leave child with 'morbidly obese' nursery teacher over safety fears
The mother feared that the teacher wouldn't be able to react in time to emergencies.
Jordan Bhatt Sep 21, 2017
Students have developed a vegan 'hard-boiled egg'
The inventors plan to present the product to companies.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 20, 2017
Barn owls have ears that don't age
Studying the listening abilities of birds such as the barn owl could lead to new treatments for those with hearing loss.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 20, 2017
Gene editing breakthrough allows cells to be programmed like computers to fight disease
The technique could also help create plants which are more resistant to pests or extreme weather.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 19, 2017
Volkswagen 'Dieselgate' scandal blamed for 5,000 premature deaths across Europe
In 2015 German carmaker admitted to cheating on vehicle emissions tests.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 18, 2017
'Siri, I'm depressed': Apple wants iPhone assistant to become a personal therapist
Job advert is looking for computer engineer with psychology background.
Alistair Charlton Sep 16, 2017
New microchip technology could lead to 'smart pills' that diagnose and treat diseases
Device works using the same principles as an MRI machine.
Aristos Georgiou Sep 13, 2017
What is pink noise - and can it cure your insomnia?
Studies have shown pink noise may also improve your memory.
Lydia Smith Aug 10, 2017
China to roll out 'smog-sucking' bicycles by end of the year
The air-filtering bike from Dutch designers and cycle startup ofo could help clean up polluted cities.
James Billington Aug 09, 2017
What happens to your body when you're stressed
Chronic stress can boost your risk of obesity, headaches and catching colds.
Holly Blake Aug 08, 2017
How loneliness and social isolation can kill more than obesity
Loneliness is a challenge that requires robust public health measures.
Léa Surugue Aug 05, 2017
Motorways could be transformed into giant 'tunnels' to trap deadly pollution from cars
Highways England looking at canopy initiative that could cover busy stretches of road.
James Billington Aug 03, 2017
A man has died after consuming a fatal amount of caffeine
The 24-year-old was working as a machine operator in Warrington.
Lydia Smith Aug 01, 2017
'Overly clean' modern life is killing the gut bacteria that could stop us getting sick
Poor gut health linked to asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, autism and mental health conditions.
Martha Henriques Jul 27, 2017
Sugary diets increase risk of depression and anxiety for men
Consuming less sugar could be beneficial for people's mental health.
Léa Surugue Jul 27, 2017
There has been a stark rise in fast food restaurants in the poorest areas of the UK
Obesity causes more than 30,000 deaths and costs the NHS over £6bn a year.
Daniele Palumbo Jul 26, 2017
The countries with the most unhealthy amount of belly fat
The US, New Zealand, Greece and Iceland have the biggest problem with abdominal fat.
Martha Henriques Jul 24, 2017
Mushroom protein is just as filling as meat
If you think a vegan meal isn't as filling as a steak, you're wrong.
Martha Henriques Jul 21, 2017
What is Bourbon virus? US woman dies after contracting rare tick-borne virus
The virus was first identified in 2014.
Jul 13, 2017
Apple has a secret gym for turning the Watch into the ultimate training coach
Fitness head Jay Blahnik reveals how staff are monitored when they run, swim and cycle.
Alistair Charlton Jul 13, 2017
UK vermin hotspots revealed: Do you live in Britain's rat capital?
British Pest Control Association names hotspots for rats, wasps, cockroaches and bedbugs.
Staff Reporter Jul 09, 2017
Menstrual cups may be more likely to cause Toxic Shock Syndrome than tampons
Researchers recommend a strict hygiene regime.
Lydia Smith Jul 06, 2017
Having a great sense of smell makes mice fat – but not because they eat more
It's not just about how much you eat and exercise, how you perceive calories matters for weight loss.
Martha Henriques Jul 06, 2017
How drinking coffee can help you lose weight
Could caffeine be the key to help scientists develop obesity treatments?
Léa Surugue Jun 27, 2017
How close are we to a real Star Trek medical tricoder?
Futuristic handheld device that 'scans' for disease is edging closer to reality.
Despina Moschou Jun 19, 2017
Why do we get food cravings? Brain 'switch' discovered that could lead to weight loss therapies
Tapping into this circuit could reduce the urge to overeat.
Martha Henriques Jun 14, 2017
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