The Latest Breaking News from Fudan University

In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world’s remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest’s edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the deepest and darkest parts of the world’s forests to shrink.

Children who read perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, researchers found.

A particular gene, which leads to a taller nose, could have been the product of natural selection as ancient humans adapted to cold.

The findings could help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, researchers say.

Doctors at Huashan Hospital at Fudan University in China said the unborn twin had continued growing for months while inside its sibling in the womb and had developed upper limbs, bones and fingernails

Seven hours of sleep - no more no less - is reportedly the most beneficial for people aged 38 to 73.

A comparison of data shows that the death rate among the vaccinated is far lower than that the unvaccinated, so protecting vulnerable groups must be the priority

A man in China who swallowed a pair of spectacle arms waited four years to seek medical help because he was too embarrassed by the idiotic stunt

Research has revealed the precise amount of time you need to sleep each night

Those taking part in the study were asked about their sleeping patterns, mental health and wellbeing

Scientists have revealed how much sleep is just right - and how much is too much.