Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing
Virus is sent to high-security lab so that experts can examine the potential risks to people and livestock
Soya, nuts and yoghurt: the diet tweaks that can ease the symptoms of menopause
It’s crucial to look after your gut microbiome. So avoid ultra-processed foods, eat healthily and try blueberries, and beetroot for help with hot flushes too
Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence
Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes
‘I feel more connected with humanity’: the club where phones are banned – and visitors pay for the privilege
You’ll need to hand over your phone before you can grab a coffee at the Netherlands’ Offline Club, or attend a music event from Off the Radar. Why are the Dutch so keen on digital detoxes – and are there any lessons for the rest of the world?
Being diagnosed with dyslexia has made me happier
Throughout her life, Danyah Miller developed coping mechanisms to help deal with certain challenges. Would she have thrived if she had known about dyslexia, or would a label have limited her?
I was a running addict – but pushing myself to the limit led to two knee replacements
Beware what the fitness gurus tell you: the body has its limits. Perhaps that’s why orthopaedic waiting lists are so long, says journalist Rod Gilchrist
Cold review – theatrically evocative folk-tale treatment of the pain of miscarriage
A man spins a story in a doctor’s waiting room, sparking a fairy tale of loss and desperation
Experts condemn US tobacco firm’s sponsorship of doctor training as ‘grotesque’
Philip Morris International has supported non-smoking programmes around the world ‘to advance its own interests’, say health professionals
I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit
Having turned my back on the partying, hangovers and self-destruction, I’ve slowly worked out what was behind them – and how to replace them with something better
Healthy lifestyle may offset genetics by 60% and add five years to life, study says
Genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death, research finds, but people can improve their chances