Tampon wars: the battle to overthrow the Tampax empire

The long read: For decades, one company has ruled the world of tampons. But a new wave of brands has emerged, selling themselves as more ethical, more feminist and more ecological

Do not adjust your set: Gwyneth Paltrow is spreading Goop all over TV

Everyone’s favourite turbocharged wellness capitalist has laid out her stall in the trailer for her new Netflix show. But what does any of it mean?

Food in 2050: bacon grown on blades of grass and bioreactor chicken nuggets

One way or another, our diet is going to be transformed. But will it be better or worse for us and the planet?

UK supermarkets ‘not transparent enough’ about pesticide use

Information not routinely displayed on labels of food and gardening items, report finds

‘I live on the street now’: how Americans fall into medical bankruptcy

Having health insurance is often not enough to save Americans from massive debts when serious illness strikes

First cannabis-based medicines approved for use on NHS

Charities welcome epilepsy and MS drugs but say thousands of people have been left in limbo

‘It’s in complete crisis’ – architects form trade union amid fury and despair over exploitation

Low pay, shocking hours and cut-throat competition spell misery in a profession with few safeguards. We meet the young architects who are fighting back

Healthcare affordability is a challenge so what can you do for your employees?

Healthcare benefits are the most sought after in a competitive job market and there are steps companies can take to boost their program’s value

Happy-go-lucky: Ribble Valley officially named UK’s happiest place

Residents and business owners of rural north-west district unsurprised by ONS findings

DIY drugs: should hospitals make their own medicine?

The long read: If pharmaceutical companies rapidly inflate the price of their products, is there an alternative? One Dutch chemist thinks so