Concern over levels of drinking during pregnancy raised by studies

More than 17,000 women in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand were questioned, with confusion over guidelines blamed for the figures

Why it isn’t just NHS staff who need to learn to say sorry – cartoon

GP and graphic novelist Ian Williams on the new guidance that says doctors, nurses and midwives must offer prompt apologies for medical blunders

Pills, thrills and polymer gels: what’s the future for male contraception?

For men, methods to prevent pregnancy have not evolved much since the condom. As vasectomy becomes less popular, could new methods including a testes-shrinking drug provide reliable, reversible birth control for men?

‘Life-saving’ bindis and iron fish: original health ideas for poorer countries

Healthcare products for developing world markets need to be simple, scalable and culturally appropriate to work

A Place of Refuge by Tobias Jones review – an experiment in communal living

A refreshingly honest account of one couple’s remarkable project: to open their family home to some of society’s most vulnerable people

Healthy eating tips for busy, tired public service workers

Stressful jobs, long hours and shift work can negatively impact on diet and fitness. But eating better and exercising more can aid sleep and boost energy levels

Protein World’s ‘beach body ready’ ads do not objectify women, says watchdog

Controversial campaign accused of ‘body-shaming’ cleared in UK despite nearly 400 complaints, as it attracts protests in New York

John Waters: ‘I want to be despised’

John Waters has turned his hand to art. The ‘Pope of Trash’ takes us on a tour of his work – and explains why he performed plastic surgery on Lassie

Fears for new mothers and babies as support services are cut across England

Breastfeeding classes, midwife visits and peer support are increasingly being scaled backed or stopped, threatening health and wellbeing of new familes

Psychosis isn’t catching but burnout is a risk for many caring professionals

Staff regularly dealing with traumatic situations are at risk of mental health issues, employers must ensure they are well supported