Appearance bullying – and the damage it does to children’s education
Schools that make a point of helping children with facial disfigurements find it helps pupils to deal with body image concerns too
Calorie-counting machines won’t help people lose weight
The Scio promises to scan food and reveal its calorific content. It’s a shame, then, that this attitude to weight loss is so discredited
How much alcohol is safe for pregnant women? US pediatricians say none
Author of survey to be published Monday says there is no ‘safe’ amount of alcohol for expectant mothers, but advice comes amid widespread uncertainty
Is teenage risk-taking vital for our species?
Adolescents do take more risks and are more affected by peer pressure than other age groups, but, in spite of themselves, they may have good reasons
Naomi Shimada: ‘Why is plus a dirty word in fashion?’
Naomi Shimada is a successful model. She is size 16. She candidly reveals what it’s really like to be a ‘plus’ model – from ‘fat suits’ to prejudice – and calls for a change in the industry
Chiropractic and osteopathy – how do they work?
If you have a bad back, you might see an osteopath or chiropractor, but what’s the science behind their hands-on techniques?
OFM Awards 2015 outstanding achievement: Jude Ragan and Djalma Lucio Polli de Carvalho
The inspirational chef and school head who took a fresh look at the dietary needs of autistic children, and changed their pupils lives for the better
Living with Down’s syndrome: ‘He’s not a list of characteristics. He’s my son’
Most women whose babies are diagnosed with Down’s syndrome end the pregnancy. But with a more accurate test on the horizon, a group of parents want to change perceptions
Antenatal depression affects men too
A first baby is a reality check – dads suddenly find they are no longer the centre of attention
How climbing helps people with traumatic brain injuries find their feet
Repetitive motions help the brain reorganise its neural pathways, but simply socialising and sharing can be a self-confidence booster, too