Health

Experimental treatments brings hope to ALS patients

"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to [email protected].

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Researchers warn the high-pressure conditions could disrupt marine life and ecosystems if it continues

A retired grandpa thought he was in good health

When John Cantrell retired, he decided his new job would be staying healthy. He was already in good shape and ate well but he wanted to make sure he could see his grandkids grow up. Already an avid cyclist, he upped his time on the bike and took up pickleball.

The Endless Goodbye

More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.

New Covid variant BA.3.2 detected across US, but experts urge vigilance over alarm

Strain found in 29 states and Puerto Rico carries spike mutations, but no data shows increased severity

Native birth workers are guiding Alaskan mothers through pregnancy once again: ‘I felt really supported and honored’

Indigenous doulas are creating support networks for mothers who are at the highest risk of pregnancy-related death

Sunday best: Thomasina Miers’ recipes for aromatic chicken one-pot and salted caramel banana cake

It’s wild garlic time again! Try this pesto with an aromatic chicken, fennel and potato stew, then dive into a fudgy banana cake with a tantalisingly crunchy top

‘Wild West’ Reformer Pilates Boom is Causing Rise in Injuries, Experts Warn

Lack of regulation for specialist classes leaves UK fitness enthusiasts at risk, say professional bodies

Eminem’s 8 Mile helped me survive abuse

My upbringing denied me access to the arts and led to me bottling up my feelings about what was happening to me. Then I saw Eminem taking control of his destiny, and decided I needed to do the same

Blind date: ‘The restaurant shuffled our table around three times so we could keep chatting until they closed’

Rachel, 32, a consultant, meets Josh, 34, an accountant

From early birds to emerging butterflies: UK shows signs of earliest spring on record

Citizen science data reveals early flowering, nesting and insect activity as global heating accelerate seasonal change

Meera Sodha's vegan recipe for Sichuan-style braised aubergines with tofu

A cheerful rice bowl fragrant with ginger, garlic and spring onion, and laced with a sprightly chilli bean sauce