Students: just say no to sugar
Forget illegal drugs, students are overdosing on sugar. Little do they know that binging on sweet food is a serious form of substance abuse
Horsemeat scandal ‘could make pupils switch to unhealthy packed lunches’
Nutritionist warns that parents may be put off canteen meals, but just 1% of packed lunches meet nutritional standards
Why a bacardigan won’t protect student drinkers from the cold
Few students realise the dangers of not wrapping up warm. Don't rely on a beer jacket to protect you on a night out
Charity helps young disabled people learn about sex and relationships
A group run by the charity Kids offers members a safe and secure atmosphere to ask questions. Hazel Davis reports
Could beditation be the answer to exam nerves?
Mindfulness is helping pupils to cope with the stress of exams – and life generally, writes Oenone Crossley-Holland
Are skipping MPs endearing, or just plain embarrassing?
Open thread: Bella Mackie: George Osborne and others have been taking part in a Skip2bfit campaign. Tell us if you think they should skip the PR stunts
Sex education: what 10-year-olds want to know
Pupils want to know about puberty and their changing bodies, rather than the mechanics of sex, says Clare Horton
Nottingham tops student sex services league
University sexual health services ranked on access to contraception, information and advice
Can you tell if a friend has an eating disorder?
It's Eating Disorders Awareness week. Only a tenth of sufferers are anorexic, so look beyond body shape to spot the signs
Why sex education matters
A year-long campaign is calling for good quality lessons on more than just the biology of puberty and reproduction. Lucy Emmerson explains