Have you survived cancer? Share your story
More people than ever are alive decades after diagnosis, new research shows. Tell us about your experiences
Can doing fun activities cure my depression?
If you are feeling down, learning to tap dance or going out with friends can enhance mood, even if you don’t want to do them
Elizabeth Spillius obituary
Psychoanalyst who brought the ideas of Melanie Klein to a new generation of analysts, therapists, social workers and students
One hour of activity needed to offset harmful effects of sitting at a desk
Risk of dying increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours and do low amounts of exercise, new research finds
Tyre trouble: what’s the best way to get rid of abdominal fat?
It isn’t just a source of embarassment on the beach – belly fat can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. But what’s the best way to lose it?
Male circumcision: the issue that ended my marriage
When her husband talked about having their two young sons circumcised, Mireille Thornton was horrified. It soon became an issue bigger than their love …
Female genital mutilation is never ‘minor’
A recent Economist editorial says some forms of FGM that cause no long-lasting damage should be permitted, but I know that the hurt lasts
UK growth not being converted to increased wellbeing, says report
Britain ranks in the bottom 25 out of 162 countries when it comes to boosting the wellbeing of its citizens, survey finds
Is your job killing you?
A new study looking at decades of medical research concludes that working hard during busy periods is bad for your health. Time to put your feet up …
The real reasons for the fall in teen pregnancy – cartoon
The UK’s teenage pregnancy rate has halved over the past two decades. Could the internet have something to do with it?