Folic acid: new research is a ‘gamechanger’ in push to fortify British foods

Study concludes there is no need for an upper limit on folate, removing a further barrier to mandatory fortification that would prevent birth defects

One in 50 of us is face blind – and many don’t even realise

Prosopagnosia, which makes those with the condition unable to recognise others, often goes undetected – despite being more common than autism

Mixing herbal remedies and conventional drugs ‘could be harmful’

Alternative treatments could alter effects of prescription medication, warn researchers

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about my colonoscopy (but never dared to ask)

When I had rectal bleeding, I went for a colonoscopy. The doctor prescribed more fiber – but could anxiety be the source of the pain in my backside?

Ibuprofen may increase risk of fertility issues in men, study suggests

High doses of the common painkiller over a long period of time may put men at greater risk of fertility problems and other health issues, research indicates

Online STI kits double testing uptake in young people, study suggests

Offering e-STI kits alongside existing sexual health services could improve testing rates, research indicates

Stop accusing men of overreacting – ‘man flu’ really does exist, doctor claims

A somewhat tongue-in-cheek BMJ article argues that men might experience worse cold and flu symptoms than women, and explores possible explanations

Offer cash incentives to mothers to promote breastfeeding – study

Trial offering shopping vouchers to 10,000 mothers in northern England resulted in significant rise in breastfeeding levels

Breast cancer screening – is it worth it?

All women aged between 50 and 70 are offered screening for breast cancer. But how effective is it at stopping deaths – and might it actually do more harm than good?

Study AI: ‘I believe we could see the end of cancer in our lifetime’

PhD research student Sam Cooper, from Imperial College London, explains how artificial intelligence is helping to improve the way we treat cancer