I want a contraceptive that causes me no pain. Bring on the male pill!

Women have shouldered the burden of birth control for too long

Do we really need therapy?

Research suggests self-help exercises could be better for you than cognitive behavioural therapy

Get up, stand up: including exercise in everyday life healthier than gym, says study

Taking the stairs and getting off the bus a stop early are more likely to protect against heart disease and early death than working out, research shows

Reeling in the years: dementia-friendly screenings make cinema accessible to all

Cinemas across the UK are hosting special screenings and reminiscence therapy activities for older audiences, launching as part of World Alzheimer’s Month

I live a healthier life now I’m free of the trappings of modernity

Being healthy is not about doctors, ambulances and technology. I use natural methods to keep my body in balance, writes Mark Boyle, the Guardian’s Life Without Technology columnist

Racism label should not deter British police from FGM fight, says officer

Safeguarding girls from genital mutilation and avoiding complacency must remain priority, says Operation Limelight leader

How yoga and meditation can help social care workers deal with trauma

Dedicating time to improving workers’ wellbeing, through meditative and mindful practices, could vastly benefit patient care

Sepsis: the truth about this hidden killer

Sepsis is responsible for more deaths in the UK than bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined. So why is so little known about it?

Make tracks: ride the world’s newest cycling routes

New paths for recreational cycling are springing up in the UK and around the globe, offering everything from scenic countryside tours to relaxed city rides

HRT won’t kill you – but menopausal women still face a difficult decision

A study this week concluded HRT does not shorten lives – but it still increases the risk of cancer, leaving those suffering symptoms with a tough choice to make