Does our environment affect the genes in our brains?

Is there a link between differences in IQ test performance and the activity of certain genes?…

Blowing the whistle on referee decisions

It's one of the hardest jobs in sport that every armchair fan thinks they can do…

Weight loss can be boosted fivefold thanks to novel mental imagery technique

A new study has shown how overweight people lost an average of five times more weight…

A fracture anywhere reduces bone density everywhere

New studies are among the first to associate fractures with systemic bone loss. They also begin…

Blood test for drowsy driving

Scientists have developed a blood test to tell whether you have skipped a night's sleep, bringing…

National parks bear the brunt of climate change

Human-caused climate change has exposed US national parks to conditions hotter and drier than the rest…

Height may be risk factor for varicose veins

The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins, according to a…

Know someone sick? Your own smell might give it away

Odors surround us, providing cues about many aspects of personal identity, including health status. Now, research…

Breakthrough in blending metals

Researchers have found a way to create innovative materials by blending metals with precision control. Their…

Stepfathers’ ‘Cinderella effect’ challenged by new study

Long-held assumptions that stepfathers are far more likely to be responsible for child deaths than genetic…