Eating out increases levels of phthalates in the body, study finds

US research discovers 35% increase in levels of chemical linked to disease in those who dined at restaurants the previous day

Scotland’s beauty is too much for those who can’t resist the urge to concrete it over

We live in one of the happiest places on Earth, which is why it must be protected

‘I felt I was being punished for pushing back’: pregnancy and #MeToo

Pregnant women are still being patronised, blamed for our bodies’ failings, and made to feel guilty about our choices

The Guardian view on sleep deprivation: who can afford forty winks?

Editorial: Smartphones are only part of the picture; sleep problems are both cause and consequence of social disadvantage

Finland is the happiest country in the world, says UN report

Nordic nations take top four places in happiness rankings, with annual study also charting the decline of the US

Men after #MeToo: ‘There’s a narrative that masculinity is fundamentally toxic’

With masculinity in crisis, can a new men’s movement bring a positive shift?

Ireland to confirm abortion referendum details as activist vows to fight on

Ailbhe Smyth, who leads the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, says it is time for change

Why Britain’s attitude to breastfeeding is still a disgrace

A magazine cover in India featuring a woman feeding her baby has caused outrage. But, before we feel too smug, we should remember we’re not much more enlightened here

Apple to launch ‘technology enabled’ healthcare service

Following Amazon’s lead, iPhone maker creating in-house clinics and health service for employees

From periods to pregnancy – the sexual health crisis for Calais refugees

Female volunteers for Gynaecology Without Borders are providing urgent care for women in need