Human body

Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along.

The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome can help protect overall health.

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.

Our knees are arguably one of our most important joints, but also one of the most poorly looked after. Science tells us putting in some work now pays dividends later.

The condition of our lungs can reveal a great deal about our wider health. Luckily you can also get them into better shape.

Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.

Occasionally the food we eat can interfere with the way drugs are supposed to work. Now scientists are trying to harness these effects to boost the efficacy of treatments.

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 diagnose diseases up to years in advance.