Our face mask future: Do they really help beat flu, coronavirus and pollution?
Huge numbers of people are wearing face masks – in Japan and South Korea there have been reports of stores selling out. But experts are divided on how effective they are
Once-a-month contraceptive pill developed by scientists
Gelatine capsule could prevent unplanned pregnancies caused by errors in daily pill use
Heather Ashton obituary
Psychopharmacologist who started a clinic for people addicted to tranquillisers and wrote a manual on how to quit them safely
Rabbits may hold key to solving mystery of human female orgasm
Study suggests climax may be an evolutionary hangover – but crucial questions remain
Caesarean babies have different gut bacteria, microbiome study finds
C-section babies pick up more hospital bacteria than those born vaginally, research shows
Fragrance sensitivity: why perfumed products can cause profound health problems
An intolerance to manufactured scents can lead to migraines, respiratory issues and long-term sick leave. So should they be banned in public spaces?
Chlamydia vaccine moves a step closer
Pioneering clinical trial raises hopes of cure for ‘hidden’ sexually transmitted infection
Insomnia sufferers can benefit from therapy, new study shows
Authors call for cognitive behavioural therapy to be offered through GPs
The rise of Big Sperm: does the tech world have the answer to our semen crisis?
Sperm counts in western men are falling, and nobody is sure why. But relax – because help is here, with everything from home-testing kits to sperm-freezing
Air pollution ‘may affect number of eggs ovaries can produce’
Results suggest environmental factors could play a role in female reproductive health