Egg safety – we’ve cracked it, food watchdog tells Britons Pregnant women, infants and elderly people told it is now safe for them to eat runny or even raw British eggs
MPs to debate use of controversial vaginal mesh implants Parliament will discuss risks associated with implants after women report debilitating complications, including perforated organs and chronic pain
Women’s rights are on the retreat yet again. Why? Donald Trump’s ruling making it easier for companies to opt out of providing free birth control highlights the need for vigilance
US-style abortion battles loom in UK amid claims of intimidation As street tensions increase, pro-choice group says a London council must curb ‘harassment’ of women at Marie Stopes clinic
UK retailers halt sale of baby sleep positioners after US warning American regulator has linked products to at least 12 baby deaths in the country, prompting action by firms including Tesco
Man loses damages claim against IVF clinic over ‘forged’ consent Judge rules IVF Hammersmith failed to ensure consent from both parties, but rejects claim as parents cannot be compensated for birth of healthy child
Poor body image makes girls less assertive and risks health, study finds Majority of those dissatisfied with their figure will skip meals and avoid friends, the doctor and clubs, says global beauty report
Vivienne Westwood on her secret to staying young: bathe once a week Fashion designer, 76, says not washing too much is the secret to seeming young, while her husband, Andreas Kronthaler, says he washes even less often
Vaginal mesh scandal: women don’t need body-shaming on top of their pain The appalling problems with J&J’s vaginal mesh could not have persisted for so long without a basic lack of respect for women and their bodies
‘It’s God’s own county but it’s not heaven’: life in UK’s happiest district Residents of Skipton say they are happy with their lot as ONS survey finds people scored 8.3 out of 10 in its study of the nation’s wellbeing