Hot nights are stealing your sleep and affecting your health. Here’s how
When you drift into sleep, your body enters a critical repair phase. Heart rate slows, physiological activity eases,…
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Why do astronauts get constipated in space? Blood tests offer new clues
For decades, crew members on long-duration space missions have reported sluggish bowel function, yet the physiological mechanism behind…
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s worst as virus spreads at “exceptional pace”
The Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes the country's deadliest epidemic to date, with official figures published Monday confirming…
Around 41% of people who saw UK government heat alerts took no action, study finds
The summer of 2026 delivered some of the most punishing heat England has ever endured. Glaciers melted, lakes…
How to avoid tick bites and diseases they spread this summer
From spring through autumn, ticks roam freely across forests, grasslands, parks, gardens, and virtually any European landscape where…
Being attentive can influence what happens inside your body, study finds
Common wisdom tells us to look away from pain — scroll through a video, engage in conversation, throw…
What does your ‘biological age’ actually mean? Scientists take a closer look
What does your biological age actually tell you about your long-term health trajectory? Chronological age — the simple…
Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis, prevents leg amputation
A groundbreaking medical achievement has been announced from Spain, as the Madrid hospital creates first bone metamaterial prosthesis…
Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs
Viruses that selectively target and kill bacteria — also known as bacteriophages or simply phages — infect bacteria…
Smokers know tobacco causes cancer. They’re less clear on the heart risks
Smokers know tobacco causes cancer, yet many still underestimate its impact on cardiovascular health. Even after two decades…