Robert Spitzer obituary
Psychiatrist who transformed the ‘world bible’ of psychiatric diagnosis
You don’t have to be vegetarian to think twice about processed meat. At least eating fish is good for you
The World Health Organisation found there was enough evidence to say that salted, cured, fermented or smoked meats were indeed carcinogenic
Cancer is political – as the argument about its causes shows
New research suggests that environmental factors are responsible for the huge majority of cancers; but opposing studies suggest it’s down to genetics and bad luck. Which you believe may depend on your own philosophy
How to beat Lyme disease and keep enjoying the great outdoors
A surge in cases of the tick-borne infection Lyme disease has made some people wary of the countryside. But there’s no need to worry, if you take care
Better care could save hundreds of babies from stillbirth, says report
There are more than 1,000 stillbirths each year and out of a sample of 85, researchers found failures in the pregnancy care of half of them
Q and A: Sexually transmitted infection Mycoplasma genitalium
Suzi Gage: Mycoplasma genitalium, or MG, may infect 1% of sexually active Brits. What is it?
How much medical information would you share in the name of big data?
Harnessing data for healthcare provision and research is improving, but barriers such as privacy concerns, mistrust and medical culture are holding it back
Probiotic bacteria may aid against anxiety and memory problems
People who took capsules containing Bifidobacterium longum 1714 reported less stress and fared better on memory tests, study finds
Are central heating and artificial lighting making us ill?
Our bodies naturally adapt to cold, dark winter conditions. Scientists think the rise of warm houses and bright lights has baffled our immune systems
Fertility treatments are getting better – and more realistic
Developments such as ovarian tissue transplants and single embryo transfer are making motherhood a graspable reality, but services must be safe and accessible