I’m turning 70 – and my glass is half-full

My chums and I have a variety of ailments, from deafness to stiff knees. But we're all rather wonderful and still having fun

Thanks for Sharing – review

Catherine Shoard: Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Josh Gad and Pink come together as sex addicts in this directorial debut from the author of The Kids are All Right

Class divide in health widens, says thinktank

King's Fund thinktank finds those with no qualifications are five times more likely to smoke, drink, and neglect diet and exercise

Alcohol and other health risks: let’s get our story straight

Michael White: The Everest deaths show it's hard to balance liberty and safety, but a report suggesting half a glass of wine a day goes too far

True stories about women and binge-drinking

A new stage show examines the impact of alcohol on women and recounts a series of their own experiences – some heartbreaking and some hilarious

Alcohol and me: 10 years sober

Andy Mayer has been clear of alcohol for 10 years, and it keeps getting better. Here, he writes about the paradox of addiction: that getting clean is something no one can do for you - and yet you can't do it alone

MPs call for two alcohol-free days each week and clearer guidelines on drinking

Committee suggests health benefits oversold, while doctors say putting a minimum price per unit would prevent 10,000 deaths

Are you a fan of the ‘Janopause’ detox?

Open thread: The British Liver Trust has poured cold water on the practice of giving up alcohol for January. Tell us your thoughts

UK’s oesophageal cancer rate is worst in Europe

Cancer charity attributes Britain's poor global placing – equal with Rwanda – to high alcohol intake and growing obesity

Heavy drinking in pregnancy can alter unborn babies’ brains, study shows

People born to alcoholic mothers at risk of problems ranging from poor brain development to loss of hearing and vision

Smoking and drinking in pregnancy ‘harms 10,000 babies in UK each year’

Newborns suffer permanent harm, including brain damage, disability or physical deformity, says top children's doctor

Comment is free readers on… giving up an unhealthy habit

The people's panel: Five readers share their thoughts on who or what pushed them to change their addictive behaviour

Tough action needed for better public health

Nudging people towards healthier lifestyles has been shown to be unlikely to work. So it's time for some radical action by ministers

Dr Luisa Dillner’s guide to . . . drink and drugs in old age

Up to one third of older people with alcohol problems develop them later in life – often in response to loss and stress

Drinks firm sponsors midwife training on dangers of alcohol in pregnancy

Scheme aims to help one million expectant mothers but the public-private initiative has been criticised as a conflict of interest