Mothers are being abused during childbirth. We need our own #MeToo Women are scared to speak out about what has happened as they give birth, says Sally Gimson, deputy editor of Index on Censorship
England to tackle loneliness crisis with £11.5m cash injection More than 120 projects will receive funding to help those affected and reduce stigma
Failure to reduce nation’s salt intake has killed thousands, say activists Report shows voluntary action by food industry has seen only 52% of reduction targets met
Woman tells of ‘pregnancy’ that turned out to be 26kg ovarian cyst Keely Favell lost third of her body weight after operation to take out growth discovered by obstetric ultrasound
Breast implants study reveals serious safety concerns Global investigation finds lack of clinical oversight and failure to track long-term outcomes
Type 2 diabetes now affects nearly 7,000 young Britons New figures reveal huge rise in children and young people with diabetes linked to obesity
GPs could prescribe bingo and dancing after English trial’s success One practice prescribing activities saw 20% cut in hospital outpatient admissions
I had my baby in prison, so I know how jails are risking mothers’ lives Jailed pregnant women need greater support and understanding from the authorities, says a woman who had her baby while in custody
Why prescribing playlists for people with dementia is on the money As a GP, I know that funding is key if social prescribing is to work, writes Ann Robinson