Cold weather: What does an unheated room do to your body?

The measurements are done. The scientists know how my body performs in a pleasant 21C. So the fans kick in and a cool breeze gradually lowers the temperature in the…

Can you health hack your immune system?

James GallagherInside Health presenter, BBC Radio 4 Emma Lynch/BBC Braving the 3.9C water on a winter morning at the west reservoir in London It is a cold morning in the…

Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA

Scientists have, for the first time, rebuilt ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) using DNA from archaeological human remains that are more than 2,000 years old. The…

How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips

Getty Images Baby outside in cold weather Winter often brings the challenge of dealing with icy weather and snow. Here are some tips for coping with low temperatures. How can…

This weight loss option beats Ozempic by 5 times

A new real-world comparison finds that bariatric surgery leads to dramatically more weight loss than popular injectable medications. After two years, people who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost…

Why some people really struggle to lose weight more than others

Nick TriggleHealth correspondent BBC Listen to this piece “Fat people just need more self-control.” “It’s about personal responsibility.” “It’s simple, just eat less.” These were some of the 1,946 comments,…

Wildfires are polluting the air far more than thought

As wildfires move across forests, grasslands, and peatlands, they release large amounts of gases and particles into the air. Scientists now say the pollution from these fires may have been…

A global cancer surge is underway and the world is not ready

Cancer cases are exploding worldwide — and nearly half of the deaths could be prevented with better prevention, early detection, and access to care. New cancer cases worldwide have more…

Magnetic nanoparticles fight bone cancer and help healing

Researchers from Brazil and Portugal have created a new magnetic nanocomposite designed to attack bone cancer while also supporting bone repair. The work, published in Magnetic Medicine, describes a core…

The simplest way teens can protect their mental health

Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits for teenagers and young adults, according to new research from the University…