Oliver Sacks obituary
Neurologist and writer best known for his books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Awakenings
Is the US ready to stomach eating bugs?
Bugs are a greener alternative source of protein, but US consumers are still grossed out by eating crickets. Will companies be able to make insect farming viable?
FDA approval of ‘female Viagra’ leaves bitter taste for critics
Addyi gains US marketing licence after third attempt, but questions remain about its effectiveness, potential side-effects and the true need for the drug
The ‘female Viagra’ is a turn-off. Here’s why
Flibanserin, a women’s sex drug, has been approved but I’m not celebrating. It’s yet another symbol of our acceptance that to desire and be desirable is the acme of fulfilment
Burning up: users of Honest Company’s sunscreen say it fails at basic protection
Jessica Alba’s company has come under fire recently from consumers who reported receiving severe sunburn despite Honest’s claims that it works fine
Americans cutting calorie intake but junk food proves a hard habit to kick
The drop in calories is greater for children than for adults asfindings only a first step in long fight to battle obesity and improve nutrition
In US, 8 million baby boomers go hungry amid health and economic challenges
According to a new study, millions of older Americans are turning to charity for food as they face unemployment, housing shortages and poor health
Obama’s strong words for Kenya are welcome. But it’s too little, too late
The US president’s personal connection with Kenya gives him influence other western leaders don’t have, but for most of his time in office he has been largely disengaged from Africa
Millions of women risk female genital mutilation. Will Obama defend them?
The US president could use his Africa trip to play a historic role in the fight to eliminate FGM if he chooses to
We’re exposed to hormone-disrupting BPA just by breathing
Manufacturing and wastewater treatment sites are releasing bisphenol A into the air, exposing people to high levels of the chemical, according to a study