California’s healthcare industry can lead the way on stronger climate change regulation

Last week, dozens of businesses wrote letters to California lawmakers to urge passage of bills that would regulate emissions. Susan Vickers of Dignity Health explains why her company was one of them

Oliver Sacks obituary

Neurologist and writer best known for his books The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Awakenings

Is the US ready to stomach eating bugs?

Bugs are a greener alternative source of protein, but US consumers are still grossed out by eating crickets. Will companies be able to make insect farming viable?

FDA approval of ‘female Viagra’ leaves bitter taste for critics

Addyi gains US marketing licence after third attempt, but questions remain about its effectiveness, potential side-effects and the true need for the drug

The ‘female Viagra’ is a turn-off. Here’s why

Flibanserin, a women’s sex drug, has been approved but I’m not celebrating. It’s yet another symbol of our acceptance that to desire and be desirable is the acme of fulfilment

Burning up: users of Honest Company’s sunscreen say it fails at basic protection

Jessica Alba’s company has come under fire recently from consumers who reported receiving severe sunburn despite Honest’s claims that it works fine

Americans cutting calorie intake but junk food proves a hard habit to kick

The drop in calories is greater for children than for adults asfindings only a first step in long fight to battle obesity and improve nutrition

In US, 8 million baby boomers go hungry amid health and economic challenges

According to a new study, millions of older Americans are turning to charity for food as they face unemployment, housing shortages and poor health

Obama’s strong words for Kenya are welcome. But it’s too little, too late

The US president’s personal connection with Kenya gives him influence other western leaders don’t have, but for most of his time in office he has been largely disengaged from Africa

Millions of women risk female genital mutilation. Will Obama defend them?

The US president could use his Africa trip to play a historic role in the fight to eliminate FGM if he chooses to