Girl born 8.6oz nearly ready for home

A premature baby believed to be the smallest ever to survive was called 'a great blessing' yesterday by her mother, who is preparing to take the little girl and her twin sister home from the hospital.

The quitter

Tanya Gold: I'm having a holiday fling - with nicotine.

Eye on the pies

You have heart disease, so you cut out the mince pies, right? Wrong... Dr John Briffa reveals why it's time we started chewing the fat.

A testing time

There is still a strong stigma attached to tuberculosis, as Deborah Turner found out when her teenage daughter was suspected of having it.

The Norse code

When it comes to education we can all learn a lesson from the Danish system, says Oliver James.

Ask Emma

Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Like the capsule wardrobe for your summer holiday, the capsule make-up/getting ready kit is a godsend during December.

Body strategy

Your questions answered by fitness expert, Joanna Hall.