Is it true that … you have five seconds’ grace after dropping food on the floor?
Many of us have reassured ourselves with the ‘five second rule’, but bacteria can transfer almost immediately – and sticks around for hours
Scientists are working on headphones that block annoying noises and allow the ones you love? I can’t wait!
Imagine a world with more birdsong and less Nigel Farage. If this is the future, bring it on, writes Emma Beddington
Everything you need to know about sugar – from how much you should consume, to some of its 50 disguises
Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Lactose, maltose, dextrose. Treacle, molasses … honey! The sweet stuff is everywhere, in everything from colas and cakes to fruit and veg. Are some forms healthier than others? And what about artificial sweeteners?
NHS staff battling wave of food supplement disinformation
Exclusive: Cancer charity says dispelling falsehoods gleaned from social media is now routine task for clinicians
Bran flakes could be classed as junk food under new healthy eating guidelines
UK government wants to update rules to include naturally occurring ‘free sugars’ when determining what is unhealthy
From man boobs to baldness: everything you wanted to know about midlife wellness … but were too male to ask
Is my metabolism slowing with age? What’s the secret to good skin? And is there anything I can do about my bald patch? Medical, health and diet experts offer a midlife MOT
The best sunglasses for men and women: 27 favourites with UV protection
From minimal to cat-eye, these sunglasses, all with UV protection, will see you through summer and beyond
The four best Bluetooth sleep masks in the US: I went to sleep listening to white noise for weeks – these are my favorites
Bluetooth sleep masks block out light and let you stream audio. I spent weeks testing some of the top-rated ones on the market
‘Overconsumption isolates us’: how to start shopping less
Spending can be exciting – but how do you function outside of it? Experts share their tips for paring down buying
I was addicted to my phone – but one screen time hack actually made a difference
Our writer found a surprisingly effective way to cut down his smartphone use. Plus, what to eat while watching the World Cup – inspired by all 48 teams