Should I live somewhere quieter?
Studies have found that living near an airport may be linked to increased incidence of heart disease and stroke – but is living near a busy road any better?
Day of the girl: Jessie Ware honours Malala and world’s ‘formidable’ girls
Attendees at an event to mark the second international day of the girl child discussed the Pakistani schoolgirl, forced marriage and gender inequality. Tell us if you think days like this help to make progress on girls' rights
What is your worst fear? Tell us how you face it
Open thread: A 12-year-old boy's fear of flying stranded him in Abu Dhabi for 18 months – tell us if you have confronted a debilitating phobia
Israel condemns Council of Europe resolution on ritual circumcision
Circumcision does not harm boys' health, says Israel, claiming resolution 'fosters hate and racist trends in Europe'
Narcomania: How Britain Got Hooked on Drugs by Max Daly and Steve Sampson – review
The global drug economy is now an essential component in our modern banking system and cannot be debated honestly, write Max Daly and Steve Sampson
Obamacare is a lifesaver. Sign me up
Sadhbh Walshe: Until now, I've had to trust tofu and yoga will keep me healthy. The ACA is a game-changer for millions of Americans like me
Dante may have suffered from narcolepsy, says Italian academic
Divine Comedy author's obsession with sleep suggests he had neurological disorder narcolepsy, believes Giuseppe Plazzi
Midday nap helps pre-school children learn, new study finds
Phasing out napping in nurseries may harm children's ability to store memories, researchers have found
Why buffaloes and crickets help us relax
Richard Vine: Prince William has admitted that the sounds of African animals help him chill out. But not all creatures have the same effect on everyone. So what would your choice be?
Women diagnosed with foetal anomaly ‘denied surgical abortions’
Charity claims women who terminate pregnancy in such cases are being forced to go through labour to deliver dead children