The daily dilemmas of a student with sickle cell anaemia

From operating theatre to lecture theatre: living with sickle cell anaemia is a constant balancing act

By ignoring sex education, ministers are risking children’s safety

Lessons at school can protect children from online threats, but politicians would rather bury their heads in the sand

Amber Lloyd obituary

Other lives: Founder member of the National Childbirth Trust

A moment that changed me: a teacher’s acceptance of my silence

I stopped talking in the 80s, and my selective mutism marked me out as a strange, silent kid. But one teacher helped me begin to find my voice

The game improving a community’s health without them noticing

Beat the Street, designed by a GP, turns a town into a game where participants walk, cycle or run between sensors

Lack of sleep is making our children obese – but help is at hand

Increased calorie intake is just the start of it: insufficient sleep can also contribute to behavioural and learning problems. A few simple steps can make a difference

What’s life like for a postgrad student?

Postgraduate study is demanding, yet if you manage your time effectively from the outset there are plenty of opportunities to achieve an enjoyable work-life balance

The secret life of a singing teacher: it’s like being a cheap therapist

The quality of singing is variable, but I enjoy helping clients improve themselves. Every lesson is different – and there are some really fantastic moments

Should you switch to another university?

Maybe you’re not enjoying your first year as much as you thought you would. Here’s what to consider before you decide to leave for good

10 things you need to know about vaginas

From the science of the orgasm to cannabis tampons, there’s a lot to learn. Warning: explicit content