Council cuts hitting women’s contraceptive services, data shows

Advisory Group on Contraception warns that reducing sexual health services could lead to a rise in unintended pregnancies and abortions

‘Cut down on the pies’: Should doctors tell it like it is? – cartoon

GPs have been advised to confront obese patients with an honest, 30-second chat. Why not take the idea further?

MP Vicky Foxcroft gives moving speech about losing her baby

Several members of Commons in tears during Labour MP’s account of her five-day-old daughter’s death

More babies face health risks due to obese parents, experts warn

Doctors say increasing number of babies worldwide face serious problems, such as brain damage, strokes and heart disease

Varicose veins and skin complaints: how to get treatment

The NHS no longer deals with a range of common ‘minor’ ailments. If your GP won’t refer you, here’s how to get help – and even cure yourself

Doctors lack experience and expertise in treating transgender patients, study says

A paper out this month has found that doctors and therapists in the US often face limited knowledge and bias when dealing with transgender people

How to get the most out of a doctor’s appointment

With most surgeries offering 10-minute slots, it’s important to be clear not coy. Here’s a GP’s advice on how to prepare for your visit

Team GB’s cycling heroes call for ‘legacy of everyday cycling’

Laura Trott and Jason Kenny among Rio Olympians signing letter to Theresa May demanding real action on cycle transport

The Tories must tackle the real cause of obesity: inequality

Fat is a class issue. Most of the seriously obese are poor. Offer a diet of self-esteem, good jobs and social status, and the pounds will fall away

Childhood obesity: UK’s ‘inexcusable’ strategy is wasted opportunity, say experts

Plan to rely on voluntary action by food industry is dismissed as embarrassing by public health experts who condemn failure to restrict advertising aimed at children