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Here's what to eat to protect your mouth's good bacteria Your oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here's how to...
Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes. When the nights draw...
The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome can help protect...
Thyroid cancer rates are increasing in some parts of the world – and faster than other forms of cancer. Why? Rates of thyroid cancer are increasing...
Only one in every six million people have the Rh null blood type. Now researchers are trying to grow it in the laboratory in the hope it could save...
Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could be a big help. You know...
Research is unveiling the surprising, lifelong impact of what enters a baby's gut in the days after birth. It's 2017 and two technicians at Queen's...
Changing the clocks is linked to a plethora of health impacts – from heart attacks to car crashes. As the nights draw in and we get ready to turn...
Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative – effect on our mood...
Feeling fear is an evolutionary survival tactic. A small number of people have a rare condition that means they're not scared of anything. How do they...
Some people prefer to shower in the morning, others in the evening. Who is doing it the right way? In this increasingly polarised world we live in,...
Bake them, freeze them, fire them from a gun, or blast them into space: tardigrades can survive almost anything. Some experts even think this...
We emit a barrage of whiffy chemicals through our pores and in our breath. Some are a sign that we might be getting ill – and could be used to...
Vitamin supplements can be an efficient way to add vitamins lacking in our diet. But they're not a silver bullet. The market for vitamin and mineral...
Here's what the experts say about the benefits and risks of veganism in childhood. Veganism is on the rise in certain parts of the world. Though...
The speed at which you walk can reveal profound insights into your brain's rate of ageing – with slower walkers having smaller brains and...