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A standard routine to protect hair from heat damage is actually turning your bathroom into a dangerous emissions zone, as scientists find that just 10-20 minutes of styling with common products results in some 10 billion ultrafine particles being ...

It's a sad and inconvenient fact that many drugs have to be administered in the form of a slow intravenous (IV) drip, as opposed to a single quick injection. That may be about to change, however, thanks to a new take on an existing "spray drying" ...

It's common advice to drink more water for energy, appetite control and clearer skin - but researchers have now demonstrated that hydration plays an even deeper role in health. It influences how our bodies react, hormonally, to stress, keeping ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have mapped the most detailed genetic blueprint yet of frailty - the age-related decline in resilience that affects around 40% of people aged 65 and above, dramatically increasing the risk of hospitalization, ...

Across cultures and continents, most people prefer to tackle life's toughest choices alone, trusting their own gut or inner voice over the counsel of friends or the wisdom of the crowd, according to a new study.

A team of researchers have developed a 3D-printed, biodegradable heart patch that seals holes in heart tissue and supports tissue regeneration, showing promise as a safer alternative to current surgical materials.

Imagine your skin as a bustling city. Each cell is a hardworking citizen, repairing sun damage and keeping the peace. But lurking in the shadows is a virus long thought to be a harmless drifter: beta-HPV (human papillomavirus).

Nobody likes having blood samples taken, which is why it's always good to hear about possible alternatives. One of the latest takes the form of a self-powered skin patch that painlessly gathers biomarker chemicals for up to 24 hours at a time.

A new study has produced strong evidence that red meat consumption is a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), demonstrating how it alters gut bacteria and immune activity in ways that worsen inflammation. It furthers scientific knowledge of . ...

Imagine correcting your vision in under a minute - no lasers, blades or pain. Scientists have developed a novel, non-invasive technique that reshapes the cornea using only a mild electric current and a temporary pH shift. In early trials, it reversed ...