The internet is awash with stories of people who claim hypnosis has cured their eating disorders, but does it really work? Lifestyle Writer Rachel Hosie tried it to find out

"I’m finally confident in myself"

Who would risk their safety day after day to tend to the injured and salvage the dead in a city caught between the dual pressures of poverty and violence? Samira Shackle rides along with a driver from the world’s largest voluntary ambulance service

Latest study relates to 46,000 women followed for up to 44 years

Forget the flat, it’s time to put an incline into your ride. Here’s where to hit new heights in your training

More and more people are seeking help for mental illness - but what happens after the first trip to the GP? 

Stimulating effect of caffeine 'encourages people to stay out longer and drink more overall'

Bite from Australian funnel web spider can kill humans in 15 minutes

Dentist Andrew Wilson says he 'regularly' sees children having up to 20 teeth removed at once

Researchers have discovered a new way to fight ageing and age-related disease – going after senescent cells

Rejoice! Eating helps! (If you eat the right things)

Weight gain studies in mice about a diet high in bacteria are now relevant to humans

Sever morning sickness takes over your life, where vomiting can happen every hour of the day – not just in the morning. It can cause mother and baby to become malnourished and even miscarriages. Kristen Hartke investigates what causes the mysterious disease

'It’s tricky, because autism is not one thing. It's different for every single person who has autism'

'It is the women’s right to decide. It's her body. She is the one taking the risks,' says Wendy Savage

The science is clear: Shared experiences are more valuable than shared consumption

Accuracy is a big problem when people self-report what they eat. A new online tool could help researchers and clinicians overcome this hurdle

Mums have to look after themselves too

Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – but will be £8.60 in England