Babies born in a recession ‘have worse health’
Icelandic study finds link between financial crisis and lower than average birth weights
Selfie sticks should be banned for massaging our self-obsession
More successful societies are cooperative and prosocial. Is new tech driving our inherent narcissistic tendencies beyond a healthy level?
A moment that changed me – getting my first dog, Sniff
As someone who has experienced mental health problems, I can testify that a dog is not just a pet – they have incredible healing powers too
Where are all the plus-size male models?
There are seven UK agencies for larger female models, but for a male equivalent, you’d have to look to Germany. Is it time for more realistic images of men, too?
Is it time to hit the booze before NHS cuts really kick in? – cartoon
Even drinking very small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer
The Secret Doctor: people would use the NHS less if they knew the true price tags
A survey shows people vastly underestimate NHS costs. If they understood the real expenditure, they might use the service more responsibly
‘There is an urgent need to update adult thinking to catch up with the reality of teenagers’ lives’
A huge spike in mental health concerns among young women means that almost half of young British girls aged 17 to 21 have needed mental health support but are struggling to access it
I am almost repulsed by my husband’s attempts at lovemaking
I’ve told him how I feel, and he has done everything in his power to get us back on track. But now the problem is me
Will happy friends stop me from feeling depressed?
A new study shows that, like yawning, laughter really can be infectious. It can even help people to recover from depression
Running saved my life
When depression hit, Zoe Margolis felt suicidal. Pills and therapy did nothing to help, but then she got out her old trainers and began to jog