Kicking the can

When it comes to curbing childhood obesity, don't go soft on fizzy drinks, says Dr John Briffa.

Survival of the maddest

Madness as creativity and coping has been crucial to the species, says Oliver James.

Ask Emma

Natural health therapist, Emma Mitchell, answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: The summer is a bummer for the optically challenged.

Students see light but locals fired up by smoking ban plan

Cambridge could follow Dublin's lead to become a 'smoke-free' city but there will be fierce opposition.

Heat and dust

How to avoid sunburn, tummy upsets and insect bites ... naturally

A burning issue

Carbohydrates, not fatty foods, are the culprit for piling on the pounds, says Dr John Briffa.

These genes don’t fit

Not all human traits suggest a team effort in preservation, says Oliver James.