Trouble in store

Twins may be born identical, but our preconceptions make them different, says Oliver James.

The new black

Hannah Pool: Sure, I love ditching my winter coat for my denim jacket, and I'll get my legs out pretty much as soon as the daffodils show up, but summer fashion is a tricky customer, and summer beauty harder still.

Joy of sex education

George Monbiot: America's virgin soldiers are on their way - ignoring the dangers of abstinence for teenagers.

The new black

Hannah Pool: So, in a couple of days' time, it's bye-bye to my 20s. Adios. Ciao. That's it. Game over.

Divide and conquer

Fad diets come and go, but the Hay is a heavyweight bestseller - with some reason, says Dr John Briffa.

Ask Emma

Natural health therapist Emma Mitchell answers your questions.

The new black

Hannah Pool: "Age is a state of mind", "You're only as old as you feel" ... blah blah blah.

The body politic

Ten years ago, there were no reported cases of anorexia among black South African women. Since the end of apartheid, the number has soared. Why? Sarah Duguid reports.