Why don’t whales get cancer? Cracking one of medicine’s greatest mysteries

Understanding why some animals are more susceptible to the disease could lead to improved screening for humans

Regularly getting a good night’s sleep could cut asthma risk

Poor sleep patterns may increase genetic susceptibility and chance of developing condition, study shows

Leaving London was a wrench, but our family life back in Coventry has so much more to offer

Hayley Myers was worried about relocating back to her home city of Coventry after a decade in London, but she hasn’t looked back

Mediterranean diet ‘can reduce heart attacks in people at higher risk’

First study of its kind finds diet can benefit hundreds of millions with obesity, diabetes or other risk factors

The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life

Dr Peter Attia is an expert on longevity and preventative medicine. He explains how sleep, weight training and other incremental changes can make us much more resilient

Why you should make the most of the extra daylight when the clocks change

Daylight helps to regulate hormones and the immune system. It’s good for sleep and can help with depression. So be glad of the extra daylight when it comes

Mind over matter: can meditation soothe my troubled insides?

Meditating Buddhist monks have been shown to have healthier gut microbiomes and more effective metabolisms than non-meditators. Could an app make mine happier?

A trip to my mother’s native Sweden helped me recapture my childhood

It was a nostalgic journey to rediscover my family roots, but it was also great fun and reminded me how much I missed this beautiful land

What are the real signs of a healthy gut? A user’s guide

It’s a huge organ that gives us the energy to live, grow and repair. But how does it work – and how do you keep it healthy? Our science editor unravels its astonishing job

The battle to boost our deep sleep – and help stop dementia

The biological ‘brainwashing’ that happens while you are sleeping is crucial for filtering out toxins. Here’s how to optimise your overnight cycle