Miranda Levy

As a new study links chronic insomnia with an increased risk of future cognitive problems, our writer speaks to neurologists to learn more

Georgina Maynard was given up to 18 months to live, but more than two years after her diagnosis the mother of three has defied expectations

Breast cancer survivors are routinely denied hormone replacement therapy due to legacy views about the risks – can a new study offer hope?

I certainly didn’t mean to embark on a personal Super Size Me crusade, but three weeks of extra-large pizza and pancakes took its toll

From pandemics to global warming, the worries we inherit often mirror the times that formed us

Students coming off their courses can’t find positions – despite the field being severely understaffed

What is Mounjaro? The Ozempic-style weight-loss drug being rolled out on the NHS

This year there’s an unholy alliance of health risks for festival goers, with doctors concerned about one nasty disease in particular

Patients are suffering from a chaotic system of cancellations, lost paperwork and ‘urgent’ appointments that take 12 months to materialise

Our vagus nerve could hold the key to vastly improved treatment of inflammatory illnesses like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease

Numerous studies have shown that a cup of joe is good for the gut – but what’s the best way to prepare it, and are some better than others?

The Isenors built their life on travel. But after a serious diagnosis, holidays became difficult... until they found a dedicated cruise

The way you brew your coffee might be causing cholesterol spikes. Here’s how to have a heart-healthy coffee habit

The professor and hill walker explains how we can come to terms with the peaks and troughs of old age, without losing sight of who we are

One midlife American didn’t cross the pond to dodge Trump – he moved for love, ‘jolly hockey sticks’ and the BBC

Rita’s son had a rare condition that meant his body couldn’t retain water. He died aged 22 after medics didn’t recognise the symptoms

From Bath Oliver water biscuits to brown sauce, which store-cupboard classics are still finding their way onto people’s plates?

There’s nothing better than a proper cooked breakfast. Here’s how to get the day off to a heart-healthy start (and save over 700 calories)

After leaving a successful career, entrepreneur Sahil Bloom now believes the key to happiness lies in asking yourself five simple questions

I’d tried weight loss drugs, but it was an old-fashioned approach that helped me lose weight and lower my cholesterol in 10 weeks