Emotions around infertility can be raw. Let’s talk about them with solidarity

It’s important to acknowledge ‘fertility privilege’, but let’s not dismiss those whose privilege has been hard won, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The trauma doctor: Gabor Maté on happiness, hope and how to heal our deepest wounds

The physician, author and self-help guru came to worldwide prominence when he appeared with Prince Harry last month. He discusses the mind-body connection, the reality of addiction and why trauma can be treated

Why don’t whales get cancer? Cracking one of medicine’s greatest mysteries

Understanding why some animals are more susceptible to the disease could lead to improved screening for humans

I wanted to scream at other parents: ‘You don’t know how lucky you are’ – how cancer in my 30s brought me face-to-face with death

My world came crashing down when I was told I might have months to live. Terrified, I played word games in bed and unloaded on strangers. Then I realised it was time to start living

In a world that glamorises stress, ‘burnout’ is a badge of honour. But there is a cure

Pretending wellness is a matter of personal choice is a convenient way for society to uphold systems of oppression, says author Amelia Nagoski

Lula’s victory changed how I think about happiness – and made me believe it is possible for all

This supposedly intangible, romantic thing is in fact rooted in something concrete and quantifiable: our material conditions, says author Yara Rodrigues Fowler

‘We’re in a golden age for microbes’: the man rewriting history from the perspective of germs

Forget ‘great men’ – infection and disease are the really important forces in the development of humankind, believes public health specialist Jonathan Kennedy

Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers

DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’

Mediterranean diet ‘can reduce heart attacks in people at higher risk’

First study of its kind finds diet can benefit hundreds of millions with obesity, diabetes or other risk factors

The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life

Dr Peter Attia is an expert on longevity and preventative medicine. He explains how sleep, weight training and other incremental changes can make us much more resilient