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
Smoothies and fruit juices are a new risk to health, US scientists warn
Scientists say potential damage from naturally occurring fructose in apparently healthy drinks is being overlooked
The 20 online talks that could change your life
Tom Meltzer: From TED talks to online seminars, video channels crammed with inspirational and thought-provoking lectures are educating us on everything from town planning and depression to body language, animal morality and dangers of sugar in just a few minutes. Here is our pick of the best
Dengue fever epidemic sparks public health emergency in Central America
Health organisation warns that figures 'may explode' due to favourable climatic conditions for virus-carrying mosquito