‘The best abs I’ve ever had – but it hurt!’: the punishing rise of extreme pilates
Intense workouts like Solidcore and SLT are booming, one $43 class at a time. Are they making women stronger or feeding Ozempic-era expectations for thin bodies?
We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do
Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention, says author Emily Oster
US lawmakers eye health insurance reform as frustrations mount
Nearly one in four doctors say the practice of prior authorization has led to serious issues for patients
‘Why are my biceps so small?’ The boys and young men turning to steroids
A generation of young people are being raised on a vision of masculinity that glorifies muscular bodies. Performance and image enhancing drugs offer a quick – but potentially risky – way to achieve their goal
Experience: A firework exploded my groin
A lady grabbed my hand and began praying. That was the moment I thought I might be dying
‘Wild west’: experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UK
Guardian review finds many online pharmacies flouting strict advertising rules that govern prescription-only drugs
Paul Gordon obituary
Other lives: Psychotherapist, author and campaigner determined to improve people’s lives
Why worry about your body falling apart at 44 or 60 when you could fret about your brain at 58 or 70?
What’s more depressing than the thought of a long, slow decline in health? The thought of several short, sharp declines, writes Guardian columnist Emma Beddington
Ouch! Solving the riddle of pain
We all know what hurts, but why is it so difficult to describe? Emma Cook meets the neurologists attempting to answer one of medicine’s hardest questions
‘At 98, I wouldn’t be so sharp without puzzles’: do crosswords and quizzes really boost your brain power?
We’re told that they give us a mental workout, but the evidence suggests it’s a bit more complicated …