Enter the scan van

As insurers try once again to deny liability for asbestos-related lawsuits, they are braced for an avalanche of claims prompted by US-style mobile screening. Jon Robins reports.

Cold play

For many, Vitamin C is the main weapon in our war on the flu. But research shows the supplement could be missing its target. Dr John Briffa doses up.

An imperfect 10

The repeated exposure to glamorous women on the media has led to a huge rise in depression and eating disorders. Oliver James calls for change.

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Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Does black skin need sun cream? Of course it does.

Body strategy

Fitness expert Joanna Hall answers your questions.

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Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: If ever a beauty product proved the fact that women don't get made up for the benefit of men, lip gloss is it. I adore my gloss, am inseparable from it, and yet even I find it sticky and a bit unsavoury.

Body strategy

Fintess expert Joanna Hall answers your questions.

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Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.