The link between food and diabetes, heart disease and obesity is well known, but can what you eat also affect your mental wellbeing?

All women aged between 50 and 70 are offered screening for breast cancer. But how effective is it at stopping deaths – and might it actually do more harm than good?

It’s often not taken particularly seriously, but acne affects 20% of women and can cause scarring in a fifth of those. But there are effective ways of treating it

Gulping down breakfast or lunch has long been thought unhealthy, but is there any evidence that eating your food too fast causes real harm?

We spend up to 50% of our waking time letting our minds wander. Is this just wasted time or does it perform a useful function?

A third of us don’t wear anything in bed, primarily in an effort to keep cool. But might it also have benefits for our fertility?

Lack of shut-eye has long been linked to a range of serious health problems. Now a study confirms that it can also be at the root of strife between couples

A new study shows that allergies to foods can start in grownups, and unlike childhood allergies, they usually persist

Studies show it may increase the risk of a condition known as atrial fibrillation. But you can make lifestyle changes to reduce the chances

Everyone – even health-care professionals – will have done it at some point. But it’s dangerous – and, thanks to the ear’s self-cleaning mechanism, unnecessary

Before you tuck into that lovely juicy steak, it’s worth thinking about the fatal effects it might have on you, from strokes and diabetes to cancer and heart disease

Sharing a meal with friends or family is one of life’s greatest pleasures – but it can wreck any diet plans. So what’s the best way to stick to your regime?

Back pain affects pretty well everyone at some stage or another, and many people turn to painkillers as the first line of treatment. But is time the greatest healer?

Visceral, or belly, fat, clings to our internal organs and is particularly nasty, being linked to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. But there is a simple solution to shedding it

Parents are hardwired to feel guilty that they may not be involved enough with their kids. But what is it that makes the difference when it comes to time – quantity or quality?

MPs have recommended medicinal marijuana for the relief of chronic pain and anxiety, but the law is against it

Adolescents are particularly susceptible to worries over weight and diet. Here’s what parents can do to stop these fears becoming serious health issues

Shaving or trimming pubic hair is now common among both sexes, with a recent survey finding that 84% of women had done it. But is there any health benefit? Or could it actually be harmful?

It’s natural for parents to be concerned for their child’s health, but could regular remarks about size and diet lead to an increased risk of problems in the future?

Each year, 10m working days are lost due to backache. So could mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) play a part in reducing that figure?