Rise in popularity of anal sex has led to health problems for women
Incontinence, bleeding and STIs among the consequences, say two surgeons, who want doctors to have open chats with patients on the topic
UK will ‘run out of monkeypox vaccine in 10 to 20 days’
Leading sexual health expert predicts a gap of almost one month before supplies are replenished
So, women aren’t doing enough ‘vigorous’ exercise? One more telling-off we can do without
According to a new report, we need to go to the gym more. But that ignores the exertions of everyday life
Child vaping risks becoming ‘public health catastrophe’ in UK, experts warn
There are fears that the e-cigarette boom has the potential to create a generation of young people hooked on nicotine
Are there enough concrete commitments in the women’s health strategy to truly ‘reset the dial’?
Analysis: While elements of the strategy are thoughtful and will make a meaningful difference, others have either appeared out of the blue or slipped from view entirely
New women’s health strategy for England aims to end decades of inequality
Among proposals to ‘reset the dial’ on women’s health are training for doctors and hubs across the NHS
Efforts to curb UK monkeypox outbreak inadequate, warn experts
Whistleblower claims serious flaws in support given by official helpline, as virus continues to spread
‘We didn’t feel it was for us’: the UK’s minority ethnic walking groups tearing down barriers
Hiking groups set up by and for ethnic minorities, often during lockdowns, are gaining in popularity
‘I’m one of the lucky ones, I’m financially OK’: welcome to ageing Britain, where pensioners outnumber children
Nearly one in five people in England and Wales are 65 or over – some are thriving, some struggling. How are we coping with the social, cultural and political change this brings?
Breastfeeding improves cognitive ability for children of poorer mothers – study
Analysis of data on almost 6,000 children found breastfeeding boosted brain development in disadvantaged mothers’ babies