Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:59 AM ET
2 days ago
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins -- The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.4 days ago
Dad brain: How fatherhood remakes men's minds -- From before their babies are born, men undergo serious hormonal changes that can powerfully influence their behaviour – with consequences for their child's wellbeing.7 days ago
I gave up eating sugar. This is what I learned -- Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your health?7 days ago
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot? -- Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.7 days ago
How to consume less plastic -- Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and into meat and vegetables. But there are things we can do to eat less of them.7 days ago
Why you might be throwing away the best bit of your fruit -- Instead of throwing away edible and nutrient-rich peel of bananas, oranges and other fruits and veg, here are five ways to make the most of them.13 days ago
How 20 minutes in nature can boost your health -- Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.25 days ago
How to breathe in fewer microplastics in your home -- Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure.14 days ago
How I cut my food miles to fight climate change -- In London and LA, we tried eating local food to make our diets more climate-friendly. Here's what happened next.13 days ago
How climate change is supercharging allergies -- Seasonal allergy sufferers are being hit with more pollen over a longer season due to rising temperatures alongside extreme allergy events like thunderstorm asthma.25 days ago
Six Steps to Calm -- Discover a calmer future with this course of six science-backed techniques, weekly to your inbox.17 days ago
Health Fix -- Trusted insights for better health and wellbeing rooted in science, every Wednesday to your inbox.17 days ago
How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut -- A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health. -- Tech Now25 days ago
Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated? -- Electrolyte-packed drinks are said to optimise health and hydration. But do we really need them? -- Health Decoded25 days ago
The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery -- Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations. -- Tech Now25 days ago
The health benefits of drinking matcha tea -- As a self-confessed coffee addict, Melissa Hogenboom examines the science behind matcha tea's health benefits. -- Health Decoded25 days ago
The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now25 days ago
Why walking backwards can be good for your health -- Research shows the activity of 'retro-walking' can have surprising benefits for your physical health and brain. -- Health Decoded25 days ago
Chasing longevity: The business of not ageing - The growing longevity industry is selling a big aspiration – the ability to slow your biological clock, but how credible is this?25 days ago
Why eating fibre is good for your brain25 days ago
How defying ageism can help you live longer25 days ago
Why certain foods are more important at different life stages25 days ago
Want a better night's sleep? Go camping - No beds, more birdsong: why outdoor sleep can make for better slumber which continues after you return home.15 days ago
Your phone's blue light isn't ruining your sleep15 days ago
The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep17 days ago
How people woke up before alarm clocks25 days ago
Are 'ancient grains' really better for you? Unlike commonly farmed crops like wheat, ancient grains have maintained genetic properties from their wild ancestors - and they're linked to many health claims, including that they contain more nutrients than their modern counterparts.13 days ago
Want to improve your memory? The right type of exercise can give it a boost13 days ago
Why weight-loss drugs aren't a quick fix14 days ago
Counting calories doesn't work. Try eating smarter instead19 days ago
This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant - Couvade syndrome is changing how scientists think about the role of men in childbearing.25 days ago
Is it limerence, infatuation or love? How to tell25 days ago
Machine yearning: The one-sided truth of AI 'romance'25 days ago
Five lifestyle tweaks to live well for longer25 days ago
How to Boost Your Brain Power8 days ago
Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?25 days ago
The Jennings vs Alzheimer's8 days ago
The Good Drug? The History, Politics and Science of Psychedelics25 days ago
The Flu That Killed 50 Million8 days ago
What Makes Us Human8 days ago
The Food Chain25 days ago
Complex with Kimberley Wilson25 days ago
The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway23 days ago
The Food Programme21 days ago
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley25 days ago
It's So Loud In Here!25 days ago
Is AI making us forget how to think? -- As large language models take over more and more cognitive tasks, researchers are warning this mental outsourcing comes with a cost.5 days ago
16 Apr 2026 -- Here's why you might want to be rained on -- Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. And rain has some surprising benefits for our bodies too – especially when it comes to our mood. -- 16 Apr 20261 day ago
13 Apr 2026 -- 'It felt like science fiction': The cancer therapy changing lives -- After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body's immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients' lives. -- 13 Apr 20264 days ago
7 Apr 2026 -- Nature's most agonising stings, ranked by experts who get stung on purpose -- Top contenders for the most excruciating stings or bites include bullet ants, tiny jellyfish and 'murder hornets'. -- 7 Apr 20269 days ago
5 Apr 2026 -- Women were never meant to give birth on their backs - so why do they? -- It's usually more dangerous for women to give birth lying down, but the practice began because of a Frenchman who decided it was more convenient... for men. -- 5 Apr 202612 days ago
4 Apr 2026 -- How bad smells can affect your health -- That foul odour wafting your way can do more than make you gag – it could also have long-lasting mental and physiological effects. -- 4 Apr 202613 days ago
31 Mar 2026 -- Cynicism isn't the protection you think it is -- A jaded view of human nature may actually render you more likely to suffer from disappointment and betrayal. But there are still ways to avoid being hoodwinked. -- 31 Mar 202615 days ago
30 Mar 2026 -- Fish sperm to bird poo: Do weird skincare trends work? -- A flurry of unusual beauty therapies are trending on social media. But does the science suggest they can be taken at face value? -- 30 Mar 202618 days ago
27 Mar 2026 -- In modern India, kites vanish from the skies -- Recent heatwaves and a number of deaths due to illegal kite strings have seen many abandoning the once popular pastime. -- 27 Mar 202621 days ago
22 Mar 2026 -- The deep cave bacteria resistant to modern medicine -- In the brutal world of deep caves, bacteria live in a miniature world of terror. The weapons they have evolved can defeat antibiotics – but now they are inspiring powerful new drugs. -- 22 Mar 202625 days ago
20 Mar 2026 -- A short and sweet exercise regime to protect your heart -- Many of us think keeping fit means spending hours in the gym – but recent research shows you don't need to put in an enormous effort. In fact, you barely need to move at all. -- 20 Mar 202613 days ago
19 Mar 2026 -- Feeling drained? The 'hidden work' that causes women to feel overwhelmed -- Women are still taking on most of the cognitive burden of running a household. Understanding why is the key to reducing burnout. -- 19 Mar 202625 days ago
16 Mar 2026 -- Can we train the body to resist seasonal allergies? -- That's the hope promised by a new line of immunotherapy reviving an old treatment. -- 16 Mar 202625 days ago
12 Mar 2026 -- Feeling anxious? These tips might help -- Nine science-backed techniques to help you build resilience and find some calm in turbulent times. -- 12 Mar 202620 days ago
10 Mar 2026 -- AI is finding treatments for 'incurable' diseases -- Artificial intelligence is rapidly inventing new drugs for diseases from Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to rare lung conditions. -- 10 Mar 202625 days ago