Rise in popularity of anal sex has led to health problems for women
Incontinence, bleeding and STIs among the consequences, say two surgeons, who want doctors to have open chats with patients on the topic
Vegetarian women more likely to fracture hips in later life, study shows
Research suggests some vegetarians may not get sufficient nutrients for good bone and muscle health
UK will ‘run out of monkeypox vaccine in 10 to 20 days’
Leading sexual health expert predicts a gap of almost one month before supplies are replenished
How I learned to tame my hypochondria
Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering with health anxiety. Annalisa Barbieri reveals what triggered – and eventually settled – her ‘late-onset hypochondria’
Contemplation can help problem-solving and boost creativity, study claims
People prefer to keep busy rather than to enjoy a moment of reflection, researchers find
‘Don’t take it out on our staff!’: How did Britain become so angry?
Shopworkers, GP surgeries and call centres have all reported an alarming rise in abusive behaviour directed toward them. How can we calm this national rage?
Sensorimotor training: could the answer to back pain lie in reprogramming our brains?
Resetting the way brain and body communicate with each other appears to bring real relief for sufferers – just don’t say it’s all in the mind
So, women aren’t doing enough ‘vigorous’ exercise? One more telling-off we can do without
According to a new report, we need to go to the gym more. But that ignores the exertions of everyday life
Can I catch up on lost sleep? We ask an expert
Prof Derk-Jan Dijk of the University of Surrey’s sleep research centre says you can … up to a point
Child vaping risks becoming ‘public health catastrophe’ in UK, experts warn
There are fears that the e-cigarette boom has the potential to create a generation of young people hooked on nicotine