Brainwashed

Mental illnesses are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, right? Wrong, says Craig Newnes.

Extreme fear of birth pain forces women to miscarry

At least one woman in six is so terrified of giving birth that she induces a miscarriage or avoids becoming pregnant altogether, even though she desperately wants children.

A healthy state of denial

Eminent American writer Michael Kinsley explains why he has spent the past eight years pretending not to have Parkinson's.

Pioneer surgery separates twins

Parents elated as conjoined infants do well after operation to divide fused spinal chords.

Mother of all miracles

Can a woman give birth - and then three months later give birth again? Scientifically, such a 'double pregnancy' is possible, but as Flavia D'Angelo's big day nears, the doubts are growing. Rory Carroll reports.

Life goes on

Veronique Mistiaen on a centre that gave her hope and support after cancer.

Would you like a nice slim bottom?

Well, you're going to have to work for it, says science editor Tim Radford, because all those quick-fix, anti-flab solutions out there don't work.