Readers reply: When is laughter the best medicine?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies
I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance
Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests
Research shows walk or cycle improves cognitive performance for day ahead – and day after
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