Australian database seeks to identify breast implant risks National register set up in response to lack of thorough clinical testing of devices
Grimsby named unhealthiest high street in UK by RSPH study Lincolnshire town tops list that punishes locations which have bookmakers and fast food outlets
Austerity is the wrong prescription for the world’s wellbeing Findings about the impact of a course of heavy-duty cuts on life expectancy make grim reading
The Guardian view on big data and insurance: knowing too much Editorial: Insurance depends on the pooling of risk but big data may drain that pool
Weight Watchers plans tech rebrand to take on wellness industry Under the name ‘WW’ the US-listed firm hopes to broaden its appeal as diets begin to wane
Energy drinks: why it is high time their wings should be clipped The caffeinated, sugary drinks point to health issues such as obesity and type 2 diabetes
How the Oprah effect helped Weight Watchers regain Americans’ trust Strategy of targeting members’ general health as well as diet boosted by its star ambassador
Holland & Barrett to offer beauty products in vegan-only shops Retailer to take on Body Shop with test stores that will also stock bigger vegan food range
Richard Branson: ‘I’m well-behaved in real life, but misbehave atrociously in dreams’ The 68-year-old Virgin boss on sleeping in the air, family and why he never diets
When coffee isn’t enough: startups aim to bring back nap time – for a fee Growing number of business around the world are offering spaces for people to pay to take a snooze during the day