Health

The Guardian view on disability rights: the removal of legal safeguards brings risks

Charities are right to be concerned about the supreme court’s decision to lessen oversight of care settings

This ancient Jewish tradition brings me closer to my faith and invites me to imagine a better world

Reciting the Shema in the morning and at night is a reminder that I am part of something bigger

In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating

Here's a number that might make you put down that second donut: In the United States, around 40 percent of all adults are considered obese. In Japan, the obesity rate is only one-tenth of that.

Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation

Everything you need to know about sugar

Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Lactose, maltose, dextrose. Treacle, molasses … honey! The sweet stuff is everywhere, in everything from colas and cakes to fruit and veg. Are some forms healthier than others? And what about artificial sweeteners?

Is ‘ripen at home’ fruit the supermarkets’ idea of a joke?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Highly charismatic people use 5 'magnetic' phrases to be more likable, says public speaking expert

Public speaking expert and author Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the phrases that highly charismatic people use to build better relationships.

How to make buffalo chicken wings – recipe

Master the ultimate (and gloriously messy) finger food, in nine simple steps

‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast

It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health

This is how we do it: ‘We act out our fantasies with costumes, music and props’

Edward thinks of sex as playtime and has a vivid imagination, which Jane is happy to go along with despite being quite ‘vanilla’ herself

Amoc collapse could change Europe's climate 10x faster than expected. We aren't ready

The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate. Today’s monitoring of it may be discontinued

Peppery perfection: 17 delicious ways with watercress

It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile