The Guardian view on endometriosis: a silent source of unnecessary misery
Editorial: Not life-threatening, but life-altering: the disease that neither its victims nor medicine know enough about
Staying fit while pregnant: ‘we’re allowed to be flawed’
Remaining healthy and physically fit during pregnancy can be challenging, especially for mothers juggling other commitments. Amy Westervelt shares her tips
Census data shows Obamacare and welfare kept millions out of poverty
The number of uninsured Americans decreased by 8.8 million in 2014, according to poverty measure data released by the US Census bureau
‘Yes means yes’ standard for sexual assault moves to California high schools
First-in-the-nation measure requires high schools to teach ‘different forms of sexual harassment and violence’ and include lessons on seeking sexual consent
Health insurers seek double-digit rate hikes for 2016, report finds
Some states have already approved hikes as high as 36% as firms seek increases for a third of the health insurance plans listed on the Obamacare exchange
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