Shelby Traynor

There's a 100-year-old conundrum in physics that we're still yet to untangle, and it has to do with the very nature of space-time itself.

Is your water bottle etched with words of encouragement, urging you to "keep chugging" because you're "almost there"? What happens if you don't drink up?

What triggers acne, can you inherit it, can chocolate and hot weather give you zits, and most importantly, should we pop our pimples?

We look at the evidence behind some of the most common ingredients found in skincare products that claim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. 

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the ‘most important meal of the day’. But is that true and when did bacon, eggs, or cereal become part of our morning routine?

Despite common belief, exercising until it hurts isn't necessarily a sign you're making progress in the gym. So what can help you build muscle?

The right balance of benefits vs risks of sunlight will look different from person to person, but there are ways to ensure you're on the right track when it comes to getting what you need.

Humans have been living alongside cats and dogs for thousands of years. But that doesn't mean we're always compatible. What can you do as an animal lover with pet allergies?

Humans have a long-standing tradition of eating themselves into a "food coma". So what's the science behind this post-meal slump?

If you're a regular coffee drinker, you may have experienced the dreaded caffeine withdrawal headache. It's a painful reminder that caffeine is a drug that changes your brain.

Understanding the science behind why some naps leave you groggy and others leave you revitalised might help you pinpoint the ultimate nap time. 

The rules meant to protect Australia's natural history can be tricky to comprehend. Here's what you should do if you ever come across a fossil or an artefact.

Probiotics that fill supermarket shelves promise to boost your digestion and immune system. Some even claim they can help people with an irritable bowel or low mood. Let's look at the evidence.

Exercise is important, whether you like it or not. But enjoyment can help you stay consistent, and boost the benefits you get from a workout.

A cancer diagnosis during pregnancy is rare, but it does happen. And while it can often be treated, clinicians and researchers are working to improve the experiences of women in this situation.

Australia's bone marrow donor registry will use its own reserves to fund a national cheek swab program to recruit local donors as it awaits government funding.

Letting out a belch may seem like a normal part of life, but not everyone can do it. Now people with the condition are finding each other — and a potential treatment — online.

The sun is rising over Bronte Beach in Sydney's east, and Norman Swan is about to sit in an ice bath. So what's the evidence for and against cold water immersion?

Questions have been raised about how Australia ensures the quality of its imported medicines after a major pharmaceutical company was warned over lapses in contamination control and manufacturing practices.

Many people don't find out their kidneys are failing until it is too late. Here's what you need to know about chronic kidney disease.

It's fair to assume Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively good health, given she lived to the ripe old age of 96. However, we can't say the same for these other royals …