Pregnant women advised to dim lights before bed to reduce diabetes risk

Those exposed to more light in hours before sleep appear more likely to develop gestational diabetes, researchers suggest

Wearable fitness trackers could interfere with cardiac devices, study finds

Bioimpedance sensing technologies as used in smartwatches could affect implanted devices like pacemakers

Kisspeptin found to bolster sexual responses by increasing brain activity linked to arousal and attraction

Practice may help regulate gut microbiome and lower risk of ill health, study of Buddhist monks finds

Belgium suggests 21 drinks a week is safe for men, while Australia recommends no more than 10 for anyone. What goes into the guidelines?

People who do three one-minute bouts of intense activity each day such as climbing stairs have 39% lower risk of death from any cause

Climate crisis increases risks for subsistence farmers in Africa who usually work throughout pregnancy

Researchers find no such link for women, suggesting connection between diet and bowel cancer is clearer for men

‘One size fits all’ guidance could lead to 20m litres of drinking water being wasted each day in UK, scientists say

Analysis challenges WHO health guidance on amount of time women should delay after miscarriage or abortion