Meet the migratory bird that goes the extra mile for sex
Male pectoral sandpipers have more chances of producing offspring by visiting many breeding sites.
Hearts removed from corpses and Renaissance mummies rewrite Europe's history of death
Bodies were embalmed in the Renaissance not for secular but for religious purposes.
What's the main reason women delay pregnancy? Hint – it's not education
Education enrolment only accounts for a small part of why women have their first babies later.
This 40-year-old study is questioning the efficacy of morning sickness treatment
A morning sickness treatment prescribed in Canada and the US may not prevent nausea.
Obama condemns Republicans for scrapping Affordable Care Act without replacing it
The president has taken a strong stance against Republicans in New England Journal of Medicine.
Ancient settlements in Burkina Faso shed light on the secrets of the Kurumba people
Polish archaeologists want to fill in the missing gap in the African country's ancient records.
Brain area continues growing 'like a forest' to help adults recognise faces
While brain development involves synapse pruning, the study suggests microstructural proliferation may occur.
Mysterious Ancient Egypt 'pot burials' stand as metaphor for rebirth in the afterlife
The pots may have been seen as a symbols of the womb in which to bury the deceased – adults and infants.
Deadly Ebola virus could be passed on through breathing
Signs of Ebola viral replication was detected in the lung five days after disappearing from blood.
Obamacare: What will happen to the Affordable Care Act under Donald Trump?
IBTimes UK takes a look at what the future might look like for Obamacare when Trump takes office.
Durterte's war on drugs is fanning the flames of the burgeoning HIV epidemic in the Philippines
The number of HIV cases could increase as charities and health workers' struggle to reach drug users.
Mediterranean diet fights brain ageing with just a bit of oil, veggies and a handful of nuts
Veggies, olive oil and nuts could slow-down age-related brain shrinking.
Here are the trade routes that cause the most devastation to wildlife
Consuming goods in one country can lead to a dramatic wildlife decline in another.
Myth buster: Our big brains and small teeth did not evolve at the same time
Unlike what the classic theory suggests, brain and teeth evolved independently from each other in humans.
Alcohol abuse tied to the world's biggest killer - heart disease
Eradicating alcohol abuse would avoid thousands of deaths in the US alone.
Ready for a month of abstinence? Dry January kicks off, with the hope of making us alcohol-free
Dry January may bring health benefits – so long as good drinking habits are pursues the rest of the year.
Ancestral Pueblo civilisation at Chaco Canyon imported maize to sustain its huge population
The trade and cultural hub that was Chaco Canyon might not have been a good place to grow crops.
Here's why you might not stick to your New Year resolution of exercising more
Inactivity may be a consequence rather than a cause of obesity.
Record seizure of pangolin scales in China confirms status as 'most trafficked mammal in the world'
China has seized 3,000kg of pangolin scales in what is possibly the largest smuggling case involving pangolins.
Major artworks hide secrets – including whether their painters suffered from Alzheimer's disease
Willem de Kooning was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Salvador Dali with Parkinson's and scientists say their art might reflect this.
Devastating Irish potato famine caused by deadly pathogen with South American origins
The famine, which began in 1845 in Ireland, caused around a million deaths.
New PrEP drug could be a 'game-changer' to protect people from HIV infection
Injectable cabotegravir will be tested in men and transgender women who have sex with men.
Up to 26 women fertilised with the wrong sperm due to 'procedural error' in the Netherlands
The University Medical Centre in Utrecht is investigating an egg and sperm mismatch during ICSI fertility treatment.
Heart disease that struck Carrie Fisher remains women's number one killer
Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 reportedly after suffering from a heart attack.
Dramatic population decline and inadequate protection strategy threatens cheetahs' survival
Current cheetah numbers and range could justify listing the species as 'endangered'.
Small molecule could treat patients with rare obesity syndrome and insatiable hunger
The molecule appears to have therapeutic benefits, improving growth and life-expectancy in mice.
How Brazilian women are avoiding pregnancy over fear of Zika
A survey has suggested women may be delaying pregnancy until after the Zika outbreak is over.
The sound of music – how a good song improves our mood
Dopamine receptor genes modulate our emotional response to music and noise.
Ancient wall unearthed at heart of Egypt's Qubbet el-Hawa cemetery to reveal stunning secret tombs
A joint University of Birmingham-Egypt Exploration Society Research Project has revealed a hidden wall below a visitors' pathway.
Alzheimer's disease: Here are the most important stories of 2016 and why they matter
The Solanezumab trial has failed but other compounds show promising results.
