Self-test health kits promise quick results. But what do doctors think of them?
Australian pharmacies now offer rapid tests for perimenopause, iron, vitamin D levels and more. Experts weigh in on whether they’re worth using
Influencers are promoting these three health tests – but they risk doing more harm than good
Experts warn of ‘over-diagnosis’ dangers as social media prompts the worried well to seek out unnecessary and expensive scans and blood tests
Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking
DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases
Influencers are drinking shots of olive oil and lemon juice. Should you?
Wellness enthusiasts on TikTok and Instagram claim the combination bestows glowing skin and better digestion
‘It all feels very natural’: Britain’s sauna boom heats up as people seek warmth of human connection
Evidence suggests saunas can boost heart health, but their real power may lie in bringing people together in an increasingly digital world
From trackers to gummies and CCTV, society has been gripped by sleep hysteria
We’re obsessing about sleep like never before. But much of the messaging is exaggerated, distorted and unhelpful, asks Royal Holloway Sleep Laboratory co-director Alice Gregory
Millions of Americans might lose access to birth control. Why?
Untold numbers will get sick as a result. Clinics are scrambling, and no one seems to be able to explain why this is happening
How a ‘vacuum cleaner turned the other way’ became a popular solution to snoring disorders
Cpap machines were once used only for severe sleep apnoea but sleep medicine physicians say there has been a rise in prescribing for milder cases
My ‘difficult’ patient made my heart sink. But what happens when doctors are part of the problem?
One in six patients is deemed to be dissatisfied and demanding. But to prevent difficult medical problems from being redefined as difficult patients, doctors need help
Nicola Coughlan is right: ‘body positivity’ traps us in the same old conversations
The Bridgerton star has told of her horror at being approached by a fan who only wanted to talk about her body. Surely it’s time we focused on something else, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett