The employee was only wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Cast Of Thousands/ Shutterstock

What happens to your body when you get left in the cold

The bizarre case of a Pret a Manger employee being stuck in a -18°C freezer for two-and-a-half hours highlights the dangers of cold temperatures.
It’s uncertain how many people globally have ‘hourglass syndrome’. ADragan/ Shutterstock

Why it’s bad to always suck your stomach in

‘Hourglass syndrome’ can cause changes in the appearance of the stomach – and may also affect other parts of the body.
Sir Elton John performed a two-hour headline set at the Glastonbury festival at the age of 76. Adam Vaughan/ EPA

Why our voices change as we get older

Every part of the body ages, including the vocal cords. But there are some things you can do to reduce the impact on your voice.
Sitting with legs crossed for prolonged periods may have negative health effects, expert warns. Polina Tankilevitch/Shutterstock

Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you

The science behind why crossing your legs while sitting could be detrimental to your health.
Une femme enceinte montre son nez en souriant/grimaçant. Krakenimages.com/ Shutterstock

Nez, cœur, peau, dents… Ce qui change pendant la grossesse

Le corps des femmes enceintes subit de nombreux changements au cours de la grossesse, dont certains permettent d’assurer le bon développement de leur bébé. Mais pas tous…
Blood clots can form in the lungs, brain, heart, or veins. SciePro/Shutterstock

Blood clots: five reasons they may happen

Blood clots form to prevent blood loss both inside and outside the body. But they can become dangerous if they get dislodged from where they form.

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