What does the tightness of our clothes say about our emotions? You’d be surprised
Desperate to be swaddled, embraced or comforted? You may find yourself reaching for a skintight T-shirt or some Kim Kardashian shapewear
The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?
Long thought to be sterile, our brains are now believed to harbour all sorts of micro-organisms, from bacteria to fungi. How big a part do they play in Alzheimer’s and similar diseases?
‘I felt like a bystander in my own internal recovery’: one woman’s battle for health after a life-changing diagnosis
Facing an enormous decision about her health filled Kat Lister with wonder at her body’s ability to fight for her
What is ADHD, how do you get a diagnosis and can you only treat it with drugs? All your questions, answered by experts
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects about 2.6 million people in the UK, yet misinformation about the condition is rife. Here we separate scientific fact from TikTok-fuelled fiction
Rise in number of pregnant women in England not getting help they need, survey finds
CQC study finds falls across a range of metrics dealing with antenatal care, labour, childbirth and postnatal care
‘Deep in my madness, witches gave me hope’: Elizabeth Sankey on motherhood, depression and witches
While battling through the darkness of severe postpartum anxiety, Elizabeth Sankey saw a light of solidarity in the stories of witchcraft
How do I stay healthy in my 50s?
Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change
‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives
The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience
Robert Twycross obituary
Doctor who transformed pain relief and emphasised the need for a holistic approach for patients in palliative care
Nine hours and 52 minutes: did Dave Strachan’s ambulance wait cost him his life?
When he woke up with chest pains, his wife, Lucille, called 999, expecting help to arrive in minutes. But as he drifted in and out of consciousness, their wait continued ...