Health

Your devices are changing your body in ways you might not realise. It's not too late to do something about it.

In the early 2000s, you were three times more likely to be assaulted in Scotland than in the US, but the country now ranks among some of the safest in the world.

The secret to luscious locks depends on everything from your hair type to the design of your comb.

Pregnancy can be a "perfect storm" for eating disorders that is often overlooked.

Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.

Some people daydream for hours on end, playing out a single storyline for decades – and it can be hugely distressing. Here's how to tell when your daydreaming has gone too far.

If you’re having ice cream headaches often, it might be worth seeing if it runs in your family and taking a second look at your non-brain-freeze headaches too.

In her new book, The 21st Century Brain, scientist Hannah Critchlow explores the overlooked skills that will be necessary to flourish in the age of AI – and how we can cultivate them.

The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better sleep, lower stress and longer, healthier lives.

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also help reverse mental ageing.

Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don't know how it works.

Spending a few minutes on your breathing can not only bring instant stress relief, but also benefit your health in the long term.