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Sound advice: Chris Singleton at home in London. The RNID helped to diagnose his hyperacusis

'I was allergic to sound'

When everyday noises began to make Chris Singleton wince with pain, he knew something was wrong. Yet doctors found nothing. He tells Liz Bestic how a talking cure finally saved his hearing – and his career in music

Inside Features

Under pressure: Modern Western lifestyles are making high blood pressure increasingly common. Cutting down on alcohol and salt and taking more exercise can help protect us

High blood pressure: How to beat the invisible killer

Tuesday, 1 June 2010

High blood pressure can happen at any age – yet many sufferers don't even know they have it. What are the risks and how can we prevent it? By Jeremy Laurance

Sibling rivalry: Friends or enemies - it's up to you

Thursday, 27 May 2010

The bond between siblings is heavily influenced by the way that parents deal with squabbles

Dad's diary: Krishan is now intent on walking – or scooting – on his own everywhere

Thursday, 27 May 2010

As a proud parent of a toddler, I still marvel at the speed at which his young brain develops. It's already been an amazing journey from the tiny gurgling form we delicately cradled almost three years ago to the confident little chap who spent much of last weekend scooting off into the distance at our local park.

Humour and strength: Finding a perfect match for Devan Tatlow has been impossible so far, but he remains positive and bright

'He's never met them – but one couple could save Devan's life'

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Until his nephew fell ill with leukaemia, Clifford Coonan knew little about cord blood and bone marrow donation. Now he urges us all to become more aware

The man behind the diet: Trained as a neurologist and GP, Pierre Dukan became fascinated by the idea of creating a diet after his advice helped a patient lose 10lb in five days

Is this the heir to Dr Atkins?

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Pierre Dukan says he's found the secret of permanent weight loss - and millions of French dieters now follow his regime. He tells Lena Corner how it works

Going it alone: Lulu le Vay discovered that surrogacy is not available to single women

'Why can't I have a baby on my own?'

Thursday, 20 May 2010

At 37 and single, Lulu Le Vay was shocked she may not be able to carry a baby. But when she decided to investigate surrogacy, she discovered that only stable couples need apply

He ain't heavy: Ed (left) and David Miliband

He's my best enemy: Things can turn nasty when brothers pick the same career

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Jonathan Brown dissects the dynamics

The white stuff: Regular flossing will help fight gum disease, which can trigger the release of chemicals that cause heart disease

'Flossing can save your life'

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

New research shows that good oral care can prevent heart disease, diabetes and even dementia

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