Psyllium husk is being touted as ‘nature’s Ozempic’ – here’s what experts say

It often looks like tiny wood shavings or a gloopy gel, and experts say it has benefits – but make sure to take it with enough water

The kindness of strangers: a woman I’d never met heard we had flu and dropped a big pot of soup at our doorstep

We’d just moved to a small town and didn’t know a soul. Then we all got sick at the same time. That food saved us

52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)

Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups

Is it true that … ginger shots boost immunity?

Some see the fiery root as a miracle cure for colds, but there are easier, cheaper ways to support your immune system

‘I was scared to even eat the vegetables in my fridge’: the eating disorder that focuses on food purity

As health institutions collapse and Maha influencers spread food fears, experts say orthorexia is on the rise

Leading baby food brands making high-sugar meals, study finds

Food from brands such as Ella’s Kitchen and Heinz are often nutritionally poor, researchers say

Is it true that … drinking green tea burns fat?

Caffeine can increase fat oxidation, but the best way to change your body composition is to consume fewer calories and do more exercise

Is it true that … potatoes are bad for you?

Spuds have a reputation for causing spikes in blood sugar, but it all depends on the variety and the way it is prepared

‘It’s less intimidating, less vulnerable’: why cooking in company helps us to talk

The pressure’s off when we’re not staring at each other, we can relax and have a nice chat. By Alim Kheraj

Is beef tallow really safe for your health and skin? We asked the experts

Robert F Kennedy Jr and social media influencers are proponents of the ingredient – but is it worth the hype?