Can insomnia be cured by online therapy?
Up to half of us have problems sleeping – and some experts say online treatment may soon become the norm. But which tool should you use?
How do women really know if they are having an orgasm?
Dr Nicole Prause is challenging bias against sexual research to unravel apparent discrepancies between physical signs and what women said they experienced
What would a smartphone health check say about you? – cartoon
Our health secrets could be revealed by chemical traces left on our phones
Brave new world: implantables, the future of healthcare and the risk to privacy
Implantable medical technology and the data it collects will revolutionise the healthcare industry – but will we get round the privacy and the ‘ick’ factors?
Lack of sleep is making our children obese – but help is at hand
Increased calorie intake is just the start of it: insufficient sleep can also contribute to behavioural and learning problems. A few simple steps can make a difference
Want a good night’s sleep? Spend less time with your phone, say scientists
New study adds to growing body of evidence linking increased screen time to fewer hours of repose and poorer quality of sleep
Fitness trackers aren’t making us fat – but they’re not infallible either
A recent study indicated that trackers are not as beneficial to weight loss as many might hope – but it’s not the devices at fault
Fitness trackers may not aid weight loss, study finds
Research shows a simple diet and exercise plan is more effective weight loss strategy than using Fitbit and Jawbone devices
Can apps improve your mental wellbeing?
Reaching for your phone to help with stress and sleep might feel counterintuitive, but there are now hundreds of apps out there to help us find inner peace. With even the NHS on-board, there must something in it
Five of the best health monitoring devices
From exercise trackers to blood pressure monitors, we give the latest bits of biometric tech a close examination