Health

A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s

When I saw a woman with a facial difference like mine at a party, I crossed the room to speak to her. It led to one of the most joyous, exciting and transformative discussions, in which I connected with feelings I’d always ignored

Tagine pasta and spicy, slow-cooked lamb: Nargisse Benkabbou’s recipes for a Moroccan feast

Artichokes and peas seasoned with garlic, ground ginger and turmeric make a sensational and surprising sauce for pasta, and a showstopping Moroccan-spiced lamb shoulder with a fruity salsa

All the right moves! 17 personal trainers on the exercise they always recommend

Whether you are starting from scratch, or have a well-honed routine, moving can help us feel happier and healthier. Experts share their one essential exercise and how to get the most out of it

Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds

Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze

Can AI outperform doctors? Experts weigh the pros and cons

One CEO said people should be using AI to understand their health much more than they already do.

Considering tele-vet care for your pet? Here's when it makes sense (and when it doesn't)

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Stranded whale Timmy swims on to barge in German rescue attempt

Rescuers hope to move young male humpback from Baltic to North Sea after being stranded for a month near Lübeck

‘Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report

New HarperCollins study finds that daily reading for pleasure among five- to 17-year-olds fell from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025

How do I respond to my friends when they criticize their own weight and looks?

These negative comments about bodies and faces permeate society and could lead to some tough talks with friends

The Avant-Garde Path to God

A new book explores how contemporary art can offer glimpses of the divine.

A dead person’s fat pumped into your body? Why the ‘zombie filler’ trend has some experts spooked

While not approved in Australia, the procedure is on the rise in the US. But there are questions of safety – and the ethics of using donated tissue to plump up the living

She's Been Married Nearly 70 Years—She Says This Relationship Red Flag Is the Most Telling: 'It's Painful'

The Engelmans met in 1953 and have been married since 1956. "I think every gesture of kindness and love strengthens the relationship," says Rosalyn Engelman.