Spending more time in the dark could boost hearing in old age
Dana Smith: Hope for non-invasive treatment for age-related deafness as scientists find neurons can compensate for disability at any age
Loneliness twice as unhealthy as obesity for older people, study finds
Scientists found that the loneliest were nearly twice as likely to die during their six-year study than the least lonely
Baby boys and girls receive different nutrients in breast milk
A mother's milk may contain different levels of nutrients depending on the sex of her baby to meet different growth needs
DNP: the return of a deadly weight-loss drug
Philip Strange: How could a
chemical used a century ago in explosives come to be used by bodybuilders to
lose weight? The story of dinitrophenol illustrates
the fatal allure of slimming drugs
Sharing NHS medical records will be vital for improving healthcare
Dr John Parkinson: Research using anonymised medical records will help ensure the safety and efficacy of drugs, vaccines and medical devices
Are all psychological therapies equally effective? Don’t ask the dodo
Daniel and Jason Freeman: The claim that all forms of psychotherapy for mental illness are winners, known as the Dodo Bird Verdict, has been dealt a blow
Don’t worry, be happy: overcoming worry may be key to mental health
Daniel and Jason Freeman: Worry plays a role in causing a wide range of psychological problems. But don't fret – there's a simple, effective treatment
IVF babies have greater risk of complications, study finds
Single children born after IVF are found to be nearly twice as likely to be born early, stillborn or die within 28 days of birth
From IVF to dementia: six health breakthroughs we might see in 2014
A revolution in fertility treatment and radical new approaches to ovarian cancer and age-related illnesses could mean the next 12 months are momentous for healthcare
Patients deserve the truth: health screening can do more harm than good
Margaret McCartney: The NHS fails to inform patients that health screening often leads to unnecessary and risky treatments