Tinder linked to poorer body image and self-esteem, particularly in men
Men who use Tinder are more likely to lack confidence.
Sex and drugs: Cannabis users more likely to have sex with friends than strangers
Alcohol often leads people to choose a partner they wouldn't have chosen while sober.
Italy could be about to legalise marijuana – here are health arguments for and against
As Italy discusses whether to legalise cannabis, IBTimes UK looks at the health arguments commonly put forth.
Three Zika vaccines have proven effective at protecting monkeys from virus
No traces of the virus were found in rhesus macaques after immunisation.
First European farmers came from ancient Turkish Boncuklu community
Boncuklu people were foragers who developed small-scale agriculture before moving to Europe.
Beautiful treasure in ancient Cyprus tomb reveals island was crucial Mediterranean hub
Artefacts from many ancient cultures were recovered from the large family grave.
First Maya tomb and hieroglyph panels found in Belize tell story of iconic civilisation
Panels are some of the missing fragments from a long-lost hieroglyphic stair.
Why do we sleep? Switch in the brain found to drive sleep-wake cycle
Scientists want to understand how we fall asleep to solve mystery of why we need to kip.
Siberia's deadly anthrax outbreak came from reindeer frozen in time 75 years ago
Disease was transmitted to humans after permafrost melted and revealed a dormant bacteria in the soil.
Oldest hominin footprints reveal how walking evolved
Laetoli discovery shows ancestors walked slightly differently, with more flexed limbs.
World's most iconic carnivores face extinction because their prey is dying out
Big cats and wolves are among the species that suffer most from depletion of foods.
Flossing teeth 'ineffective against gum disease'
A report by the Associated Press has found no evidence that flossing has any benefits.
Millennials are having way less sex than their parents did
Generation Y lagging behind Generation X in the bedroom stakes.
Massive Viking axe found in 'death house' tomb belonged to great warrior
The weapon was recovered next to the remains of an ancient Viking couple.
Anti-HIV drug PrEP can be funded by NHS England after High Court ruling
A high court judge heard a challenge by the National Aids Trust against NHS England to fund PrEP.
Genes for depression? 15 regions of genome linked with development of disease
The discovery could provide clues about which genes lead to the development of the disease.
Gluten intolerance is a real thing
Coeliac disease symptoms in people who are not diagnosed can be explained by simple biological mechanisms.
Largest Mayan tomb discovered in Belize may hold remains of local ruler
Skeleton of royal in 20s or 30s was found buried with pots, jade beads and animal remains.
Early humans using camp fires led to the emergence of tuberculosis
By altering their way of life, fire also created the conditions for new diseases to appear
How can the welfare of millions of exotic pets in UK homes be improved?
Monkeys, reptiles and other exotic animals are kept in the UK, with specific care needs.
Passive marijuana smoking could prove more harmful to heart than tobacco
Rats exposed to marijuana smoke had dysfunctional blood vessel function.
Protected areas found to promote species diversity and wildlife conservation
More mammals, birds and plants were found in protected areas than outside.
Gene therapy cures pigs from metabolic liver disease
Liver failure was prevented for up to a year in animals transplanted with gene-corrected liver cells.
Scientists reconstruct tectonic activity which led to the birth of the Pacific Plate
Three ancient plates came together to create the modern Pacific Plate.
Transgender identity doesn't cause mental health problems - the stigma around it does
Transgender people suffer more from stigma than gender incongruence.
Israel's only mummy now on display reveals ancient Egyptians suffered from osteoporosis
The mummified remains were so well conserved that scientists were able to assess the man's health status.
MH370 flight wreckage possibly located further north than current search area
More washed-up debris may also be found in Mozambique, Madagascar or Tanzania.
Ancient Himalayan temples reveal history of destructive earthquakes
Two earthquakes in 1555 and 1905 could be responsible for cracks and tilted structures.
20 years on clones of Dolly the sheep are healthy and ageing well
No signs of metabolic disease were recorded while osteoarthritis problems were marginal.
Mammoth ivory tool from 40,000 years ago solves puzzle of how our ancestors made rope
Found in a German cave, the well-preserved tool was first thought to be a musical instrument
