End this sugar rush – it’s the only way to tackle the obesity crisis
Simon Capewell: Attempts to reduce sugar content in food and drinks have failed in the face of Big Food. Legislation is now necessary
Whether they’re called ‘e-cigarettes’ or ‘vaporisers’ the market is heating up
The market for e-cigarettes is worth £1.76bn, but the question of whether it should be regulated like tobacco remains open
What happens when England play? Sex, heart attacks and violence
Regardless of whether England beat Uruguay or not, we can guarantee that this World Cup will see a rise in A&E admissions and pregnancies – and a possible fall on the stock market, says Leo Benedictus
Guardian readers reveal what makes them happy in work
A survey of 500 readers highlights what makes a happy workplace: being part of a micro-business, feeling influential in decision making and benefiting others
Apple unveils move towards health and home in new iPhone software
Software will gather and store health-related data and offer integrated control for 'smart home' devices like lighting
If cigarettes kill, why do tobacco giants still wield so much power?
The industry now claims to be more socially responsible, yet it is suing countries around the world that try to introduce plain packaging. Peter Taylor reports
A big, juicy burger to anyone who knows what healthy eating is any more
Owen Jones: First thoughts: Tesco's new sweets policy is a mere garnish. The wider problem is the constant, contradictory lines we're fed on how to eat well
Pregnant women get sick too, so is there a case for medication?
For years expectant mothers have been advised to avoid medication and excluded from clinical trials. But, asks Frankie Miren, is this endangering their health and that of their children?
IVF and the NHS: the parents navigating fertility’s postcode lottery
What are you entitled to for free on the NHS, how much should you spend on private treatment? And how can you cut costs?
E-cigarettes: miracle or health risk?
Two million people in the UK get their nicotine hit via electronic cigarettes. But as 'vaping' replaces smoking no one is yet sure how safe it is, says Jon Henley