Health

A Russian lab technician has died at a plague research centre in Siberia, but there are many reasons pneumonic plague is usually easily contained.

The modern world is a challenging place for necks. These five exercises will help you cope.

From releasing hormones to regulating our temperature, fat has myriad roles in the body. Here's why chasing extreme fat-loss goals is so unhealthy.

General anaesthesia was introduced in 1846, but how it puts us to sleep is still not entirely clear. Now emerging clues are teaching scientists about the fundamental workings of our brains.

In general, the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks from air pollution. But there are steps we can take to minimise our exposure.

We often think of allergies as the result of an unlucky hand dealt in childhood, or even before birth. But "any person, at any point in their life, can develop a new allergy".

If you're feeling overwhelmed, consider taking part in short simple "micropractices" to improve your wellbeing.

Putting our hands in soil and touching grass, trees or moss provides a wide range of health benefits, for our skin and wider immune system.

Functional wrists are essential to normal everyday life. But they are easily damaged, and we all need to start thinking about them earlier in life than you’d expect.

Your oral microbiome is the key to a healthy mouth and body. Here's how to make sure it's well-nourished.

Lyme disease is on the rise. But scientists are searching for ways to prevent it.

Researchers are finally beginning to understand the real impacts of poking fun at ourselves – and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Commensality – the act of sharing meals – can reduce your risk of depression and dementia.