Scientists reveal if your body shape puts you at risk of colorectal cancer
Our body shape is determined by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and some types put you more at risk of developing cancer than others.
Sports bras have unexpected negative effect on workouts
Roughly 80 percent of women could be impacting their performance by wearing a too-tight sports bra, scientists say.
Racism may increase risk of heart disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Low-calorie diet has unexpected effect on aging
The relationship between our diet and how our bodies age might be more complicated than we once thought.
Alien life may not be the color we know it
Research from Cornell University might have brought us one step closer to detecting extraterrestrial life.
Neuroscientists discover shapeshifting DNA controls memory formation
The discovery transforms our understanding of how DNA functions as an on and off switch to control learning and memory, the researchers say.
Sea plastics are causing embryos to "go wrong" and die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.
"Bizarre" finding changes the way we think about human evolution
"This is almost unparalleled in evolutionary science," the researchers said.
Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Warning as microplastics escape gut to "infiltrate" brain
In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.
Muscle discovery has "huge potential" for healthier aging
"Discoveries from research like this have huge potential for developing therapeutic strategies that promote healthier ageing," the researchers say.
Scientists discover how you might be getting more sleep than you think
The researchers hope that their findings will offer relief to millions of insomnia sufferers.
Gynecologist reveals vagina symptoms you should never ignore
While it can be shrouded in taboo, understanding what normal discharge looks like could save you from serious health complications.
Warning as dogs and cats may pass 'superbugs' onto pet owners
The findings challenge the widely held belief that humans are the main carriers of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in the community.
Scientists "couldn't believe" first of its kind evolutionary accident
The researchers said the discovery was "totally unlike" anything they had ever seen before.
Warning over toxic "forever chemical" risk from high seafood diets
Certain species contained significantly higher concentrations of these toxic chemicals than others.
Sign of aging reversed by simple exercise
"Everyone says that '[aging is] just part of getting older,' but this doesn't actually have to be true," researchers say.
Neuroscientists uncover brain region "crucial" to deep sleep
The discovery paves the way for new treatments tackling sleep disorders and memory consolidation.
Neuroscientists discover that spinal cords can make their own memories
The discovery opens up new avenues for treating patients in recovery from spinal cord injuries.
Racism may increase Alzheimer's risk
Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia. New research may explain why.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as "protective" gene may open up new treatments
The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.
Simple diet swap could save 750,000 lives a year
This affordable food swap could reduce deaths from coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer by as much as 2 percent by 2050.
How marijuana legalization changed use in states
Discrepancies in legalization across the country may pose a risk to public health, researchers have warned.
Scientists reveal how much each pregnancy ages you
"Our findings highlight the potential long-term impacts of pregnancy on women's health," the researchers said.
Stool transplant could help treat Parkinson's disease
The research team described the results as "really encouraging."
Dinosaurs found to break 150-year-old scientific rule
The discovery throws into question our understanding of animal evolution.
Doctor reveals when to worry about headaches after exercise
Exertion headaches can be indicative of more serious underlying issues, a health professional has warned.
"Chronoworking" expert reveals how to find your most productive time of day
Working against your natural body clock can hinder your productivity, but there are ways to optimize it within your 9-to-5.
How to boost your immune system in 15 minutes
This simple activity results in an increase of the body's own "search and destroy" agents.
Study reveals how obesity could accelerate aging in the brain
The findings also hint at a potential treatment to reverse cognitive decline in those with obesity.