‘I can’t believe it’: German expat’s reaction to UK’s ‘superior’ quality of life
Susann Schmiede is in London for her boyfriend – and definitely not the healthcare, housing or holidays
Report calls for female genital mutilation to be treated as child abuse
Coalition of health professionals recommends aggressive steps to eradicate the practice in the UK
Child marriage could trigger surge in Africa’s under-15s pregnancy rate – UN
UN population survey predicts steep climb in young girls giving birth in sub-Saharan Africa unless child marriage is banned
New national wellbeing statistics show money doesn’t always equal happiness
Our obsession with maximising of economic growth overlooks the importance of people's happiness and wellbeing as a measurement of the UK's success
Do antidepressants work?
The prescription of antidepressants is growing faster than for almost any other drug - in the UK and around the world - but the debate over their effectiveness rages on. Have you ever taken or prescribed antidepressants? Share your experiences anonymously in our online survey
FGM: ‘It’s like neutering animals’ – the film that is changing Kurdistan
A film made over 10 years with the stories of girls and women affected by female genital mutilation is tackling a taboo subject
People who do the most housework are also the most overweight
New research debunks idea that housework is a worthwhile contribution towards recommended physical activity
Obesity experts appalled by EU move to approve health claim for fructose
Food firms using fructose will be able to boast of health benefits despite fruit sugar being implicated in soaring US obesity levels
Waris Dirie: ‘Female genital mutilation is pure violence against girls’
Emine Saner: Supermodel Waris Dirie was just five when she became a victim of female genital mutilation. As she collects an award for her campaign against the practice, she explains why it has to stop