The government hopes the move will end the “unfair postcode lottery” some women face. Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England
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Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the country, with 7,500 women diagnosed with it every year. ‘I had signs of ovarian cancer and want others to know them’
A group of GP practices join up with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service. GPs and sports centre join forces
A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run until 16 May. Wellbeing strategy aims to increase life expectancy
Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales. Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England
The iCan organisation’s van is offering support to “hard-to-reach” people in parts of Cumbria. Charity’s wellness sessions take to the road
Are artificial sweeteners the best way to help us cut down on sugar? Sliced Bread
Two doctors describe their reaction after seeing the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb. Surgeons on ‘magical moment’ womb transplant child was born
How sounds could be damaging your health The Global Story
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro. Inside Health
James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end. Inside Health
In the first of our mini-series we discuss who could get an assisted death under the rules Inside Health
James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill Inside Health
James Lee Williams’ sister says the family only learned of the drag performer’s drug problem after watching Drag Race UK. The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle ‘to protect family’
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to “tough it out” when it came to potential health issues. These men put off doctor’s visits again and again. Then came a tipping point
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is. Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says. Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic. WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules. Doctors in end-of-life cases can be named
Jennifer Cousins says it is “unfair” that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland. Woman’s private ADHD diagnosis led to ‘life-changing’ medication