Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time
Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on fertility
The truth about stress: from the benefits of the ‘good kind’ to the exercise that only makes it worse
The authors of a new book explain why understanding the science of stress can help us manage it better
Love My Face review – this presenter is an absolute gift to television
Jono Lancaster is a compassionate, authoritative presence – an absolute natural. It’s just a shame that we don’t get more of him in this show about helping people with facial differences overcome their issues with the way they look
Cinderella partying: why young women no longer dance until dawn
In a new survey, just 5% of British women claimed their perfect night involves dancing with friends – and 65% would rather not go out at all
I thought seasonal affective disorder was a myth. Then I saw the joy that spring can bring
I’ve loved watching people perk up as the weather improves. It lifts the heart as much as any spring flower, writes Adrian Chiles
You too can have a body like Donald Trump’s. Here’s how
The 78-year-old president is in great shape, says the official White House physician. Must be all those ‘hamberders’
A moment that changed me: I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 41 – and had to find a new look
My beloved Converse All Stars had always been part of my identity. But when they became painful and impractical, it transformed my relationship with clothes
Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems, study finds
Study of 420,000 Britons suggests speeds of at least 4mph can lower risks by up to 43%
The best day ever: have scientists found the secret of happiness?
Six hours of family time, two hours with friends, plus extra socialising, exercise and work ... Does it all add up to a highly satisfying 24 hours – or just a very tiring one?
Shilajit: male influencers claim it boosts testosterone and libido, but what does the science say?
The tar-like mineral substance has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine, but the evidence of its efficacy is limited – and some products may contain harmful heavy metals