Ruth Westheimer obituary
American therapist, author and broadcaster known as Dr Ruth who talked openly about sex on her radio and TV shows
‘I am happy to see how my baby is bouncing’: the AI transforming pregnancy scans in Africa
While ultrasound services are normal practice in many countries, software being tested in Uganda will allow a scan without the need for specialists, providing an incentive for pregnant women to visit health services early on
Sleep review – marriage unravels in gleeful Korean somnambulist psycho-chiller
Lee Sun-kyun appears posthumously in one of his best performances as an actor struggling to control his night-time excursions in this elegant and intimate horror
Rosalie review – intriguing empowerment tale of a 19th century celebrity ‘bearded lady’
Based on a true story, this film presents hormone-disordered Rosalie, who has hair on her face and body, as a perky outsider in period dress
Is omega-3 oil good or bad for us – and does it matter where it is from?
Research shows fish oil may increase risk of people developing a heart condition or stroke
Why are class reunions so terrifying?
The prospect of a high school or college reunion elicits shame, dread and regret. What if going could actually be good for your mental health?
The search for the perfect wetsuit: is there one that doesn’t harm the planet?
Neoprene is made from toxic chemicals, hard to recycle and, with 400,000 tonnes made a year, a growing problem. So can surfers and swimmers find green wetsuits?
Cash incentives may help men lose weight, research finds
Men with obesity offered incentives and sent healthy-eating tips in Game of Stones trial found to have lost most weight
Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing
Virus is sent to high-security lab so that experts can examine the potential risks to people and livestock
‘I made curtains on the train’: the commuters livening up their journeys
From a velomobile to inline skating and audiobooks, six people reveal how travelling to work is no chore