What is Jerusalem syndrome?
A British tourist who went missing in the Negev desert may have a rare psychiatric disorder that affects religiously inspired visitors to the holy city
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about my colonoscopy (but never dared to ask)
When I had rectal bleeding, I went for a colonoscopy. The doctor prescribed more fiber – but could anxiety be the source of the pain in my backside?
Drama out of crisis: how theatre and improv teach lessons in sexual consent
Exploring consent issues through interactive drama and comedy can effect lasting change, whether tackling violence against sex workers in Africa, sex education in South America or abuse in UK schools
Women get worse care after a heart attack than men – must they shout louder?
This glaring gender divide is worrying, writes GP Ann Robinson. More must be done to fix the problem – and both men and women should avoid underplaying symptoms
A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto – digested read
John Crace simplifies Buddhist teaching on lightbulb cleaning, personal hygiene and other domestic essentials
Take it from me, a Buddhist monk: cleaning is good for you
The routines of sweeping, polishing and tidying have spiritual meaning, and you don’t have to be religious to benefit from them, writes Shoukei Matsumoto of the Komyoji temple, Tokyo
Indian doctors protest against plan to let ‘quacks’ practise medicine
Indian Medical Association says short bridging courses for traditional healers will lead to ‘army of half-baked doctors’
An insurance policy underwritten by God? No thanks
In a quest for US health cover, I found a policy funded by love offerings. The search goes on, writes Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
Just what men need – a sex survey that kicks sand in our faces
So, the scientists tell us women like chiselled abs and massive biceps. But is this really a great cultural moment to be reinforcing toxic gender stereotypes, asks freelance journalist Peter Ormerod
India bans condom adverts during primetime TV
Move is aimed at protecting children but campaigner warns it could undo decades of progress on sexual health