Eating nuts during pregnancy is safe, new research suggests
Study of more than 8,000 children in the US casts doubt on advice to pregnant women to avoid eating nuts
Science of the sole: do orthotics help people with sore feet?
Steve Caplan: By 2015, the global orthotics industry may be worth as much as $4.7bn, mostly for foot orthotics. The question is, do orthotics really help?
Test could help prevent unnecessary breast cancer treatment, say scientists
Women with early stages of breast cancer may no longer face treatment without knowing whether it will become life-threatening
Rabies researchers hit highs and lows on road to eliminating disease
Charles Rupprecht: Health professionals must be vigilant to defeat disease that still claims tens of thousands of lives each year despite breakthrough
The secret language of surgery
Roger Kneebone: There are many voices in the operating theatre, and sometimes the most important are those that don't use words at all
Music gives people a voice when words fail them at the end of their lives
Bob Heath: Improvising songs can open a vital channel of communication in palliative care
Can a shot of humanities make doctors more humane?
Charlotte Blease: A course of 'medical humanities' is supposed to unlock the empathy so often missing in care, but evidence is lacking
Do antidepressants work?
The prescription of antidepressants is growing faster than for almost any other drug - in the UK and around the world - but the debate over their effectiveness rages on. Have you ever taken or prescribed antidepressants? Share your experiences anonymously in our online survey
Swaddling babies can cause them hip problems, doctors warn
Practice of wrapping babies tightly in blankets or sheets is popular, but studies have shown it can lead to dislocation or abnormal development of the hip
Should I take statins?
Luisa Dillner: Since 80% of cardiovascular disease is caused by lack of exercise, poor diet and smoking, it would be better to address these factors rather than pop a statin