Health

Australia's largest recorded diphtheria outbreak is spreading through remote Indigenous communities

By the time a national vaccine blitz was announced this week, unlinked cases had already been reported in four states. Why did it take so long for governments to act?

Kyle Busch was coughing up blood a day before his death, 911 call reveals

Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 7:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Democrats are a global outlier on gender medicine for minors

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Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson

Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he has five children. She disclosed this week that she has breast cancer.

What does sex mean to you? I’m a sex educator

There is no universal definition of sex – and questioning what ‘counts’ can open the door to more fulfilling intimacy

What’s at steak: myths about masculinity and meat eating pose a challenge for the climate crisis

Being a carnivore is often seen as an expression of manhood, but the need has never been greater for men to cut down their intake

Keeping my dead wife’s books safe for our son helped me let go of guilt

Reading with him, I am reminded of the world of words his mother and I shared. I no longer feel so overwhelmed

Screentime swaps: how to quit doomscrolling without quitting your phone

Addicted to your devices? According to experts, not all screen time is created equal. Here are some healthier ways to spend time online

What is immunotherapy and how does it treat cancer and other conditions?

From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope

Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon

Amazon opens an inquiry into Nicole Saphier’s product compliance following Guardian inquiry. White House says she will be a ‘powerful asset’ for Maha agenda

‘Men and boys need to see this’: Jo and Kush and the joy of Race Across the World

The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainment

Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists

What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?