From pandemics to mental health, our stories look at all facets of health and wellbeing in modern life.
WHO data show infections now cause under half of deaths in low-income countries, as dementia and anxiety rise. New causes of death call for care and prevention.
Brazil shuts its licensed online betting market on 6 October. India has banned it and Britain and Australia have tightened rules. Is time up?
El Niño winners and losers in 2026: a projected 451,000 heat deaths, a record lull in Atlantic hurricanes and better harvest prospects for Argentina.
Portable molecular tests that work inside a village clinic are reaching 13 countries. A new $10 million commitment pays for the part that usually fails, which is getting health systems to switch.
Learn how GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro are contributing to climate benefits through changes in eating behaviour among users.
Explore how medical research has historically overlooked women in clinical trials and the impact on health outcomes.
Discover how weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing consumer preferences and the food industry dynamics.
Diet and cancer: learn about the potential connection between ultra-processed foods and early-onset cancer, based on recent research.
Learn about British Restaurants in the 1940s. Find out how these canteens offered high-quality, affordable meals during a critical period.
Harnessing the power of AI, researchers have developed a revolutionary blood test that predicts male infertility with 74% accuracy.
3D printing for health and construction is improving: breakthrough techniques are opening up new possibilities.
New research exposes the profound changes within the body during mid-life and early retirement. Learn more about what takes place.
Learn about the new study that shows how TV affects aging. Find out how excessive TV time can impact your chances of healthy aging.
Should England lower the drink-driving limit? Learn about the BMA's proposal and the potential impact on road safety.
Cutting-edge wearable health monitor uses sweat analysis for disease detection: diabetes, heart disease, and kidney failure.
Harvard study links the eco-friendly planetary health diet to lower risks of premature death, diseases, and reduced environmental impact.
Whole milk is back in fashion for Gen Z as a result of influencers on platforms like TikTok. Retailers report changing sales patterns.
People in the UK and Ireland inhale more microplastic particles than all except those in China and Mongolia, a 109-country study reveals.
Human testicles contain microplastics at levels three times higher than those found in animal testes and human placentas.
Microplastics are everywhere. What can you do to reduce the amount you ingest? Read our useful tips for a lower-plastic diet.
