Air pollution ‘may affect number of eggs ovaries can produce’
Results suggest environmental factors could play a role in female reproductive health
‘You do think: why me?’ The shocking rise of lung cancer in non-smokers
The ‘smoker’s disease’ is affecting more and more people who have never lit up in their lives – and it is a particular problem among women. What do experts think is going on?
‘Clean’ perfume – should you worry about what’s in your fragrance?
Michelle Pfeiffer’s new line claims to be free of so-called ‘toxic’ substances. But what are they? Here’s what you need to know about your favourite scents
Hopes rise for male contraceptive pill breakthrough
Trial of once-daily capsule appeared to reduce sperm count with few side-effects
Getting fit in middle age as beneficial as starting early – study
Increasing activity in 40s and 50s lowers risk of early death just like staying fit from teens
Five benefits of being an early riser
Rise with the lark and you can expect a happier, more productive life, researchers suggest. And if you’re a woman you seem less likely to suffer from breast cancer
Bitter pill: why aspirin is not such a wonder drug
New research analysis has found that for some patients the risk from the drug of increased bleeding events outweighs its benefits in preventing heart attacks and strokes
The NHS 10-year plan: what we already know
Changes will include a mental health overhaul and advances in diabetes care
This womb transplant breakthrough could open up pregnancy to all sexes
The live birth of a baby girl in São Paulo is a medical advance that may change the definition of motherhood, says science writer Philip Ball
Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds