Eating disorders may have a stronger biological component than previously understood, with new research suggesting that genetic factors linked to binge eating and anorexia nervosa are...
A small chemical change to messenger RNA could help future vaccines and medicines produce more therapeutic proteins inside cells, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine....
US scientists have examined the biological processes behind five widely used ageing tests, finding that different methods appear to capture different aspects of how the human...
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe, yet a large proportion of people in England are failing to take protective measures after receiving official warnings, according...
Taking the stairs instead of using a lift could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death, according to a major study examining the...
Children who spend much of their school day playing alone may not necessarily be lonely or unhappy, according to a new study from researchers at the...
Maintaining healthy blood pressure, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during middle age may help people spend more years of their lives free from dementia, according to...
Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasing threat to pregnant women as climate change drives more frequent and intense fires, potentially undermining improvements made in air quality...
Good sleep may have a stronger influence on teenagers’ academic performance and social lives than diet, exercise or screen time, according to new research examining the...
A large US study has found that GLP-1 medicines, including widely prescribed treatments such as Ozempic, may reduce the risk of serious bone fractures in people...