Statin island

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could soon be available direct from the chemist. But at what real cost to the nation's health, asks Dr John Briffa.

Hothouse flowers

Schools should nurture children, says Oliver James, not force-feed them with dry academic data.

Ask Emma

I am 51 and all my life have suffered with constipation. Is there anything I can do?

The new black

Hannah Pool: After a summer of flip-flops, sandals and other varieties of chafing footwear, I caught sight of my feet the other day. Boy were they cross.

Liquid assets

Fat-free edible oils take the sparkle out of our salad days - and they could increase our risk of cancer. Dr John Briffa presses home a natural advantage.

Dear John

You often advise people to keep low on carbohydrates. Are rye crispbreads any better than bread in terms of carbs?Betty Harris, London N1

School daze

His parents' attitude to learning meant that formal education came as a bit of a shock to Oliver James.