Egyptian activists fear female genital mutilation initiative will fall short

Aggressive government strategy to enforce law against FGM and alter public perceptions lacks reach and fails to emphasise women’s rights, claim sceptics

Native American tribes tackle diet and health woes with businesses built on traditional foods

Across the US, Native Americans are reclaiming their cultural cuisines to produce healthy and sustainable nutrition options within their communities

Let’s get it on: the race for the world’s best condom

It’s hugely unpopular, worn by an estimated 5% of the global population: can 11 design mavericks, funded by Bill and Melinda Gates, reinvent the condom for a sexier, safer world?

SC Johnson releases list of fragrances in its Glade air fresheners

The consumer product giant is the first multinational company to disclose fragrance ingredients, which are considered trade secrets, by product

Feeding young babies variety of vegetables helps develop broader diet

Study in UK, Portugal and Greece reveals infants at early weaning stage exposed to variety of tastes are later more likely to enjoy bigger range of healthy foods

Isis in Iraq: ‘We don’t yet have a complete strategy,’ Obama says

US president said Pentagon working on plan to recruit and train Iraqi troops and touched upon Russia, Fifa, US immigration and healthcare during G7 summit speech

What matters most to people around the world? OECD map has the answer

Project inviting people to rate what they consider most important to their wellbeing has had thousands of responses since launch four years ago

Planet’s happiest human – and his app

Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard takes time out from Nepal monastery to spread positivity and altruism on a world tour, aided by a few electronics

China’s middle class turns to organics after food safety scares

In Beijing and Shanghai the number of specialist and boutique food shops selling organic food is growing, with many willing to pay a premium for good-quality, safe food

The high price of cheap manicures: what can consumers do?

Many salon workers are badly paid and risk their health to deliver cheap manicures. How can you avoid bring part of the problem?