Unfortunate allergies: the stars with built-in excuses

When antihistamine is a sportsman's best friend

Oscar Pistorius

The world-record-holding 'Blade Runner' on prosthetics, paralympics and pranks

The roads are covered in ice, your kids are driving you mad, and the cupboards are bare – what to do?

Editorial: The protest of Piggy in Lord of the Flies – 'I can't, on account of my asthma' – has now given way to an Obamaesque 'Yes, we can'

The Springboks winger on injuries, six-packs and a very sweet tooth

Alexander Goldberg: Londoners shouldn't let excitement about a fortnight in 2012 detract attention from the longer-term challenge

Swiss tournament takes money from Davidoff

Ask Dr Nick: I'm pregnant, when should I stop running?

How I got my body: Mark Webber, F1 driver

Working as a group thought to boost the rush of endorphins, a feel-good chemical released in brain that helps dampen down feelings of pain