Health

Anish Kapoor review

Hayward Gallery, LondonButcher bags, human sacrifice and cavernous black holes … in a world of dry art this stunning exhibition forces us to confront religion and mortality

‘It’s more exciting than ketchup!’ How chilli crisp became the hottest condiment

This crunchy, spicy wonder has made a fortune for its Chinese creator – and inspired hundreds of British-Asian versions. Time to get tasting …

Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for gochujang crispy rice and avocado salad

A crunchy, tangy antithesis to traditional soggy rice salads

150 live venomous scorpions found hidden in man's clothes and luggage at airport, South Africa police say

South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport, police said on Saturday.

The pet I’ll never forget: Joey, the sickly calf who helped me through a fog of grief

I had just lost my brother when Joey arrived – also struggling and in need of TLC. Caring for him gave me a routine, and taught me that life is worth the fight

They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they're far from alone.

June 15, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News

Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe

Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia

Is it true that... you have five seconds' grace after dropping food on the floor?

Many of us have reassured ourselves with the 'five second rule', but bacteria can transfer almost immediately – and sticks around for hours.

Togetherness by Rowan Hooper review

This corrective to our habitual emphasis on competition had me writing ‘wow’ in the margins again and again

A new start after 60: I fell out of love with my job when it went online. So I’m beginning again

Nick Dowling spent decades in manufacturing and consultancy. The Covid pandemic opened his eyes to other possibilities, though he knew he’d be starting from scratch

DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest

People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.

Country diary: Our island’s wandering wallabies come at a cost

Ballaugh, Isle of Man: As I discover, spotting one of these marsupials isn’t hard. The problem is how to manage them