Scientists call for full investigation into the safety of a household chemical after it was linked to thyroid disease

Leyla Ozmenekse, who lives in the United Arab Emirates, travelled to Turley for medical care

Bitter scientific squabble over true identity of fossil hobbit takes another acrimonious turn

I'm stuck in a vicious circle. My medication for mood instability keeps me overweight, despite eating healthily, but I'm too insecure to go to the gym. What can I do?

"One of those birds who've fallen out of their nest that you find lying on the pavement ... cadaver-like ... a seagull with thyroid problems ... a meerkat gone 10 rounds with John Prescott." Former Office star Mackenzie Crook says he doesn't mind the way some people describe him, reports the Daily Express. "If I put on weight or become a little healthier looking, the roles would dry up ..."

Bad enough for men, hair loss can be traumatic for women. Dr John Briffa says sometimes all a healthy scalp needs is seeds, steak and seaweed.