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
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