The midwife on a mission to stop female genital mutilation
After Cath Holland witnessed the effects of the operation she set out to persuade an entire Kenyan province to renounce it
Stillbirth rate in UK one of Europe’s highest, Lancet finds
Report says many of 4,000 babies stillborn each year could be saved with increase in awareness and research
Sex trafficking charity loses out to Salvation Army over £6m contract
Eaves Housing accuses ministers of 'ideological decision' that 'will reduce funding by 60% per victim'
Alzheimer’s genetic link raises hopes of earlier tests
New research brings to 10 the known number of genes associated with the disease
Sperm grown in laboratory raise hopes of male infertility treatments
Mouse sperm were grown using a technique that could also help preserve the fertility of boys undergoing cancer treatment
Vogue campaign takes on pro-anorexia websites
Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani launches petition calling for law against sites promote eating disorder
Meet Mr Wong – the happiest person in America
Male, tall, Asian-American, at least 65 years old with children . . . how a New York Times/Gallup poll tracked down the embodiment of true happiness
Lady Gaga and my breast milk burlesque
Victoria Hiley: Breast isn't best, it is bog standard. So why the hysteria about my little foray into the world of exotic ice-cream?
Ibuprofen may reduce risk of getting Parkinson’s disease by a third
People who take ibuprofen at least twice a week appear to have a 38% lower risk of developing Parkinson's