Dumplings to red beans: study shows link between food enjoyment and wellbeing

Survey in 142 places around world reveals in which countries people take greatest pleasure in eating – and least

Exercise is the prescription that every cancer patient deserves – and one they’re in control of

Mounting evidence shows even moderate exercise can be a valuable companion to cancer treatment

So many Indian women struggle with their body image. We need to talk about why

It is easy to blame Bollywood and the media for unrealistic expectations of beauty – but there are deeper social factors at work

‘My self-worth plummeted every month’: the hidden disorder that can ruin women’s lives

PMDD is a little-known condition that causes depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts for a significant proportion of women. Sufferers and experts talk about its devastating effects, and the fight to improve diagnosis

‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

Don’t cheer the scale: doctors and dieticians untangling body size from health

Healthcare professionals, from advanced sports dieticians to general practitioners, are increasingly trading a focus on weight for other, more robust health measures

Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women

Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds

Addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults globally, experts say

Report’s authors also estimate about 12% of children hooked and call for further research into problem

Should I worry about my twitchy eye?

It’s most likely due to tiredness, stress or too much screen use – but it can indicate a more serious condition

‘There’s bombshell after bombshell’: will Blue Therapy be the wildest reality TV ride of the year?

After three million people tuned in for the online version of this therapy show for Black couples, Channel 4 have turned it into an explosive series. Brace for controversy