Hot, sleepless nights will get more common with climate change
People in the US stand to lose sleep as the climate warms – and those in hotter countries will be harder hit
Unshackled, big auto will keep choking the world on diesel fumes
We now know diesel vehicles pollute more than they should to deadly effect everywhere, but the real scandal is government foot-dragging, says Olive Heffernan
Call obesity a disease and food a pathological agent? No thanks
There is a rising trend to label obesity as a disease and even to liken tempting food to a pathogen. That's very unhelpful, says Lara Williams
Human blood stem cells grown in the lab for the first time
Two labs have found a way to create cells that can form new blood – paving the way for donor-free blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants
UK may force charities to prove complementary therapies work
UK charity commission is considering putting in place measures that will force providers of complementary medicine to offer stronger evidence of benefits
Memo to whoever lands the world’s top health job – do this first
The World Health Organization is picking its next leader to ease sickness and suffering. Here's what the new chief should prioritise, says Bjorn Lomborg
An Electric Shock Could Keep Patients From Bleeding Out
The House Health Plan Makes Your Genes a Preexisting Condition
Republican-led US House votes to repeal Affordable Care Act
The bill now needs to be debated in the Senate, but could cost millions of people their health insurance if it passes
Listening to your heartbeat helps you read other people’s minds
People who are more aware of their heartbeats are better at perceiving the emotions of others, suggesting training might help some autism symptoms