Biology

Many of us will throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to our body and brain?

From running up stairs, to rigorous gardening: these everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer.

Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Each winter, a cultural phenomenon known as "cuffing season" creeps onto the modern dating scene. But is there any science to it?

Much like our other organs, our skin begins to age from the moment we are born. Here's how you can look after your skin while embracing an ageing face.

The Rockpool Project has held its first Somerset competition, at Kilve Beach.

From a brisk 15-minute walk, to getting regular sleep – doing these things from your 30s could help you stay fit well into your 70s.

Research is unveiling the surprising, lifelong impact of what enters a baby's gut in the days after birth.