What a masculinity conference taught me about the state of men

The International Conference on Masculinities examines the modern man, via talks on My Little Pony fetishists, fantasy role-playing games and how men can be more emotional in their friendships

Is therapy worth the cost? Guardian readers weigh in

In response to our series on the personal financial expenses of mental health, readers shared their own stories and thoughts

Obamacare supporters remain hopeful that supreme court will uphold the law

Which way will the scales of justice tip? Observers recap oral arguments that could determine the fate of healthcare coverage for up to 9 million Americans

King v Burwell: ‘The Republicans and the supreme court might kill me rather than my cancer’

If the court rules subsidies in states that use the federal healthcare exchange are illegal, some 8-9 million Americans may suddenly be unable to afford insurance. LaDonna Appelbaum, diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, is one of them

Detroit tackles suicide taboos head on

Innovative depression screening is helping reduce suicide rates in the US city, providing inspiration for mental health services around the world

Untested chemicals are everywhere, thanks to a 39-year-old US law. Will the Senate finally act?

Many chemicals that are restricted or banned in Europe remain in use – and in some cases, untested – in the US, thanks to federal regulations that haven’t been updated since 1976. A new bill to overhaul the law is expected this spring

Doctors’ new prescription: ‘Don’t just exercise, do it outside’

In the latest battle against obesity, doctors prescribe exercise – outdoors. Will the green-prescriptions movement take off?

More US college freshmen ‘depressed’ than at any time in the past 30 years

Survey of 153,000 students hits lowest wellbeing mark ever as report calls on campuses to take action

FGM affects three times more people in the US than previously thought

Campaigners call for action to deal with ‘state of emergency’ as figures show more than 500,000 US women are living with or at risk from consequences

Republicans hope latest anti-Obamacare bill will be first to reach president’s desk

Decision to hold another seemingly meaningless vote comes ahead of more serious threat to the Act – the supreme court’s hearing of King v Burwell case

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