Pressure and job insecurity felt by UK workers at 20-year high
Survey reveals British employees' concerns over pay and their lack of control in the workplace
‘Recessions can hurt, but austerity kills’
In the US, more than five million people have lost access to health care. In Greece, there's a 200% increase in HIV cases. And in some of the worst-hit countries, suicide rates are up. David Stuckler, author of an explosive new book, says the facts speak for themselves
Pfizer will offer Viagra online in attempt to counter illicit pills
Maker of erectile dysfunction treatment say counterfeit pills available online can contain printer ink and pesticides
Smoking: the government’s cowardly surrender to the tobacco lobby
Observer editorial: Cigarette manufacturers won a reprieve that will endanger more lives
The best of all possible worlds?
Michael Cohen: Not yet, but as a UN report proves, we're making global progress. The other good news is that government really works
Health act means the death of the NHS as we know it
The Health and Social Care Act comes into force on 1 April with serious consequences for the poor, writes London GP Youssef El-Gingihy
Sugar, not fat, exposed as deadly villain in obesity epidemic
It's addictive and toxic, like a drug, and we need to wean ourselves off it, says US doctor
The electronic tattoo that can monitor patient symptoms remotely
Scientists have developed a flexible circuit board that can be printed directly on to skin to transmit data back to a doctor
How many Brits are on medication?
Readers answer other readers' questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
This column will change your life: running your family like a business
'Is the idea of a "productive" family, or a "productive" romantic relationship, inherently absurd? Not necessarily,' says Oliver Burkeman