‘Alarming’ data reveals high diabetes risk for pregnant women in English jails
Freedom of information requests show that female prisoners are three times more likely to suffer gestational diabetes
‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+
They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation reveals
The pill hasn’t been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it
When contraception has stagnated for decades, it is hardly surprising it’s fallen victim to culture wars and a wellness cult
‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?
Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this just narcissism redesigned for the big tech age?
The best anti-allergy and hypoallergenic pillows, tried and tested for every type of sleeper
From feather-free to vegan down, we tested (and tussled with) 17 pillows to reveal the best
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper
What is nerve flossing and does it help with nerve pain?
It can help relieve pain and tension, especially for patients recovering from injury or nerve compression conditions
Cycling to school almost became extinct – until one man revived the bike bus
Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?
Products that enhance the uptake of this neurotransmitter are burgeoning - including drinks that mimic the effects of alcohol, without the hangover. Here’s what happened when I tried them
‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land
Experts say the few scientific papers published about grounding – which can include walking barefoot outdoors or lying on the ground – lack scientific rigour