‘I feel shrink-wrapped’: the reluctant rise of shapewear for men
For years it’s been predicted that the market for male ‘support garments’ will take off … but it hasn’t quite happened. Now M&S is trying again
Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death
In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new podcast, The Birth Keepers, explores how a global network promoting unassisted childbirth has shaped women’s decisions around childbirth. One mother’s story stands as a stark warning
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears
Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month
One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds
Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
The best experience gifts in the UK for Christmas, tried and tested, from life-drawing to wizard tea
Forget novelty mugs and aftershave – give them something they’ll actually remember
Is it a good idea to have a hot toddy when you’re sick?
Experts weigh in on if the traditional remedy of whisky, honey, lemon and hot water can actually help your cold
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
Could a drug for narcolepsy change the world?
There are apparently breakthroughs on the way for those with sleep disorders – which sent me down a rabbit hole of research, writes Zoe Williams
Is it true that… you should take vitamin C when you’ve got a cold?
The vitamin has many benefits, but research shows that people who take it are just as likely to get the sniffles as those who don’t
The truth about the ‘gender care gap’: are men really more likely to abandon their ill wives?
It’s one thing facing a major diagnosis; it’s quite another dealing with your partner pulling away. But does the stereotype match the reality?