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
Childhood obesity strategy may be watered down, campaigners fear
Experts’ call for ban on junk food price promotions could go unheeded, though tax on sugary drinks expected to go ahead
WHO’s recommended level of exercise too low to beat disease – study
Bigger reductions in risk of five common chronic diseases only achievable with five to seven times more activity, research finds
LGA urges councils and NHS to provide more help for children’s mental health
LGA report cites assemblies on mental health and peer mentors as initiatives schools and centres could use to tackle anxiety and depression