Fragrance sensitivity: why perfumed products can cause profound health problems

An intolerance to manufactured scents can lead to migraines, respiratory issues and long-term sick leave. So should they be banned in public spaces?

Facing life with dementia and discovering a positive path

I thought dementia was all about losing myself, but I have found sides to me I never knew I had

Calls for testosterone to be licensed in UK for postmenopausal women

Hormone is critical treatment for those experiencing reduced libido in midlife, say experts

Would tracing the history of my family’s J Lyons empire be my cup of tea?

I discovered deeds of great bravery – as well as things to be ashamed of. But learning about my ancestors’ remarkable achievements has given my own life more meaning

The rise of Arfid: the truth about the eating disorder that made a teenager go blind

People with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder will eat only a very limited range of foods and may have significant phobias. It’s a long way from simply being a picky eater

If you want to get things done, pause

Taking time out is crucial. Don’t fill up your whole day and you can kickstart a new sense of rhythm. By Robert Poyton

Klinefelter syndrome: many men have an extra X chromosome – but it is rarely diagnosed

The genetic condition is one of the most common in the UK and may be a leading cause of infertility in men. Why does it so often go untreated?

Cardiovascular disease risk greater in people prone to insomnia – study

People genetically predisposed to sleep problems have greater risk of heart failure and stroke, say researchers

Physician, ultrarunner, thriller writer … meet the man who lives life to the full

Professor Hugh Montgomery says mastering new skills helps him relax – and makes life appear to last longer

Chlamydia vaccine moves a step closer

Pioneering clinical trial raises hopes of cure for ‘hidden’ sexually transmitted infection