Feeling lonely? Why a good night’s sleep might be the ultimate cure
New studies have shown that sleep deprivation can make people feel lonely – and social isolation can disrupt sleep. It is vital to break the vicious cycle
Adele shares story of friend’s postpartum psychosis to help new mothers
‘Talk about how you’re feeling,’ singer urges, as experts say taboos can leave people isolated
America’s hottest export? Sperm
An American and a Danish company dominate the global sperm market – and both claim their supply is biggest
Seven ways to manage itchy skin
Irritation of the skin can be caused by all sorts of things, but it is particularly prevalent in the hot summer months. Here’s how to treat a range of ailments
Hospital admissions for teenage girls who self-harm nearly double
School work and social media blamed for rise to 13,500 patients from 7,300 in 1997
Got a good sex life? Don’t let ‘predictive’ scientists suck the joy out of it
Their idea of scheduling sex has probably improved many relationships, but their latest research is troubling, says psychoanalyst and author Anouchka Grose
The spying accusations are a new low for the Student Loan Company
If you’re a student who is estranged from your parents, the last thing you need is the SLC making a fragile situation even worse, says Guardian columnist Dawn Foster
Holland & Barrett to offer beauty products in vegan-only shops
Retailer to take on Body Shop with test stores that will also stock bigger vegan food range
Cot death charity criticises call for baby boxes across UK
Midwives urge roll-out of boxes given to new parents but Lullaby Trust warns on safety
Sick days taken by UK workers fall to lowest rate on record
ONS says average in 2017 was 4.1 days but experts warn more people are working when ill