Derry has a high suicide rate – but could redesigning the river help the city? A project on the River Foyle is using design to try to improve wellbeing and mental health outcomes in the city
Council’s vaping project with British American Tobacco labelled ‘a disgrace’ Birmingham criticised by health campaigners over tie-in that breaches established guidelines
Heart health: the science behind keeping heart disease at bay Experts reveal how our lifestyles can affect our efforts to keep our hearts healthy
UK and US border officials join forces in bid to tackle female genital mutilation Information from airport interviews to be shared as part of Anglo-US drive to protect potential victims
Call for all university staff to get suicide prevention training Guidance from Universities UK and charity Papyrus seeks to halt rise in student deaths
Goop to pay out over unproven health benefits of vaginal eggs Gwyneth Paltrow’s company has agreed to pay $145,000 to settle allegations of unscientific claims
Wellness: just expensive hype, or worth the cost? From superfoods to yoga, this £500bn-plus global industry often comes at a high price
Sexual health clinics in England see record demand amid budget cuts Councils say they could struggle to respond to unforeseen STI outbreaks if cuts aren’t reversed
Calls for action over UK’s ‘intolerable’ child mental health crisis Teachers and campaigners say young people under pressure but support is underfunded
Men – if you want the vegetarian option, be bold and order it A study shows that men fear social shame for not eating meat. I say it’s an alpha move to opt for the aubergine if you want it, says freelance writer and vegetarian Greg Douglas