The secret to happiness? Health, housing and job security

When it comes to the life satisfaction of UK citizens, the ball is in the government’s court, says writer and philosopher Julian Baggini

Siesta no more? Why Spanish sleeping habits are under strain

Spaniards eat later and stay up longer than their European neighbours because of the siesta. But now that’s under threat

Research into old saying about alcohol consumption shows you get a hangover either way

Study found that men’s loyalty to their team encouraged them to attend classes at stadiums

Critics say police should have acted earlier on reports of forceful mutilation of more than 400 women in a month by armed groups

A bereaved American mother is bringing her emotional learning programme, downloaded in 60 countries, to British schools

Scientists called study’s findings upsetting and said toxic air must be cut

Girls in Narok County will be made to reveal identities of babies’ fathers and tell police about female genital mutilation

The long read: If you’re worrying about the amount of protein in your diet, then you’re almost certainly eating more than enough

Women are scared to speak out about what has happened as they give birth, says Sally Gimson, deputy editor of Index on Censorship