Cold comfort: the science of staying warm in the energy crisis

Bills will cause many to think twice about turning on the heating this winter. How does the body adapt to cold – and will wearing a hat really help?

‘We are treated like dogs’: tenants in damp UK homes left gasping for air

Doctors warn mould becoming serious health hazard, as renters describe misery of landlords who fail to repair their property

Sexually transmitted infections on the rise among over-65s in England

Increase in sexual activity among older people and popularity of chemsex are driving trend, say researchers

Indoor wood fires ‘dangerous’ for some pregnant women

Study finds link between smoke-related deaths and eclampsia, helping explain worse maternal health

Fertility treatment and work are often incompatible – employers need to step up

I know from experience how hard the balancing act can be. It’s in organisations’ interests to provide proper support, says fertility consultant Zeynep Gurtin

I have never eaten cucumber, onion – or an egg. Can I cure my extreme food phobias?

I’ve always been a fussy eater. Could an expert show me a life beyond the kids’ menu?

Experience: I make prosthetic arms with Lego

I tested one by hitting it against a wall – the wall took the damage

It’s ****ing big and it’s ****ing clever: why swearing makes you fitter, happier and more persuasive

A new scientific paper has confirmed the power of curse words – and not only to shock

Magda Szubanski on Australia’s health crisis: ‘I’ve been dreading having a heart attack for years’

In her new ABC show Magda’s Big National Health Check, the much-loved actor explores the state of the nation’s health – while also confronting her own

Giant steps: why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul

Rather than just moving from A to B, think about your surroundings and the wider ramifications of your walk