‘It destroys lives’: why the razor-blade pain of vaginismus is so misunderstood This common condition can lead to relationship breakdown and unnecessary surgery. So why is treatment still so poor and underfunded?
Coronavirus: Public Health England calls for action on obesity in Covid-19 fight New evidence links obesity to increased risks of coronavirus-related hospitalisation, intensive care and death
Children’s sleep severely affected by impact of coronavirus, say experts Warning as anxiety and lack of routine lead to rise in inquiries at clinics
Are breathing techniques good for your health? The market is flooded with books and classes claiming ‘breathwork’ can help with mental health, sleep and even Covid-19. But experts are not convinced
Doctors have failed when women in agony are dismissed as hysterics The vaginal mesh scandal betrayed the intimate trust that should exist between doctor and patient, whatever their sex
How to stop your glasses steaming up – and 19 other essential facts about face masks How often should you wash a cloth mask? And how effective are the disposable ones? The expert guide to choosing, wearing and caring for your face covering
If I must wear a face mask, I’ll do so with a look of ironic detachment I can’t help being sceptical about government rules, but I will cover up when I’m told to, writes Zoe Williams. Over to you, eyes
Obesity is a major risk factor for dying of Covid-19. We need to take it more seriously Health officials need to emphasize the relation between obesity and Covid-19, and we need to treat it like other chronic diseases
I’ve been ill for months, but I still don’t know if it is Covid-19 I’ve had a fever, a cough and breathlessness since February, and been in and out of hospital. If it isn’t coronavirus, what is it?
Vitamin K found in some cheeses could help fight Covid-19, study suggests Scientists in Netherlands explore possible link between deficiency and Covid-19 deaths