Health

There's nothing like a cold drink on a hot day - but which is the healthiest choice? James Witts takes a look

Red meat and seafood are generally accepted as foods to avoid during a gout flare up, but are there any surprising culprits too?

New research conducted using stem cell technology points towards a surprising potential option for treating IBD

Are you walking fast enough? How speeding up can tackle obesity and decrease mortality risk

Sports expert James Witts shares what goes on in the body during "detraining", including the impact on cardiovascular fitness and VO2max.

If you’re heading into the heat, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here’s how to avoid any awkward moments when things heat up

For decades, Finnish politicians have taken diplomacy off the record – and into the steam – where heat, silence and shared vulnerability help build trust and broker deals

Sewage spills, pollution and supply failures mean public confidence in our water providers is in freefall. Just how safe is our tap water in 2026? Fergus Collins investigates...

These everyday products could be disrupting the natural rhythm of your body and hormones, without you even realising it

These six nutrients and botanicals could revolutionise your sleep, and it all starts at mealtime.

"Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day." Follow these simple lifestyle habits to improve your health and wellbeing as you get older

Research reveals the profound benefits of being in and near water for both mind and body – here's how to tap into them

From the spine of Wales to Pennine peaks, here are the UK's toughest ultra-running challenges for 2025 and how they compare to global races

Death, taxes and itchy inner ears – the three certainties of life. But what’s behind your tickly lughole?

With caffeine gums, gels, liquids and capsules now dominating the supplement market (and the sidelines of football pitches), we investigate whether they ACTUALLY do what they promise

Ageing brings inevitable challenges, both physically and mentally, however there are scientifically backed ways to keep your brain sharp as you age.

Summoning the power of placebo could ease the pain when exercising – here's how

We take a look at the phenomenon that is Blue Monday – but what is it, and why does it make us feel so blue?

Just 10 minutes of an intense exercise of your choice could reduce your chances of cancer, according to the International Journal of Cancer.

From caffeine and naps to stress and snoring, we separate sleep science from stubborn sleep myths.