Body

Her cat wouldn’t leave her side – then came the diagnosis

The family couldn't explain their cat's sudden behaviour — until a life-changing diagnosis revealed a possible reason

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Yawning for no reason? It could be an early sign of a migraine

Migraines do not always begin with a headache, and this phenomenon may be one of the earliest warning signs, according to experts.

Her cat wouldn’t leave her side – then came the diagnosis

The family couldn't explain their cat's sudden behaviour — until a life-changing diagnosis revealed a possible reason

Is a beard unhygienic? Research provides a clear answer

Many people are convinced that beards are less hygienic than clean-shaven faces. However, research provides a more surprising answer.

Study suggests measles vaccine may offer protection against Nipah virus

Researchers are working to find ways in which a single vaccine or immune response can provide protection against several different viruses.

Science reveals what cold showers really do to your body

Cold showers have become a popular part of many people's wellness routines. Research shows that while some of...

Five areas of the body where hygiene becomes more important with age

The body changes with age, and it is therefore important to pay closer attention to hygiene, as routines need to be adjusted over time.

New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life

Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

What Vladimir Putin eats on a typical day

Very little is known about Vladimir Putin’s private life, but small details about his daily diet have drawn attention abroad.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.