Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels. Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK. Disposable vape ban begins – but will it have an impact?

Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack? People say cola and fries are helping their migraines – but there’s a twist

Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low. Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing

An Australian man meets his stem-cell donor for the first time after travelling to the UK. ‘My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world’

Nitrous oxide overdoses have increased in the US, but the substance is still legal as a “culinary product”. How ‘laughing gas’ became a deadly – but legal – American addiction

Trust told to take immediate action to improve after unannounced inspections prompted by parent concerns. Leeds maternity units downgraded to ‘inadequate’

The vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years. MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life. Heston: My Life with Bipolar

Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life. Heston: My Life with Bipolar

A campaign group hosts a special event to raise awareness about how the disease affects women. Calls for more support for endometriosis patients

New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes. Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey

The free Wolverhampton session is aimed at showing women what support is available, organisers say. Event for chats about menopause and women’s health

Doctors call it “astonishing” Wales is behind Northern Ireland where abortion became legal in 2019. Wales is UK worst for surgical abortions, says charity

Women deserve better than to have their menstrual data treated as consumer data, say researchers. Menstrual tracking app users cautioned about risks

The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK. New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they “hit crisis point”. Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services

Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony. Nature festival launched at national Park

Chef Heston Blumenthal looks back at how bipolar disorder has impacted his life. Heston: My Life with Bipolar

Farm Care has “seen an impact” on youngsters’ mental health on east Surrey farms. Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits