Health

Endangered orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross public road in Indonesia: "A world first"

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, conservationists said Monday.

Cancer survivors protest government’s support of Bayer at Supreme Court

Cancer survivors and families of those with chronic illnesses who allege pesticides caused their disease were front and center during a protest outside the Supreme Court on Monday as justices heard Bayer’s request for immunity from legal liability for not warning patients that its product, RoundUp, might cause cancer.

German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt

Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German police

Pharma bets a little-known form of cholesterol will underpin its next blockbuster heart drugs

Novartis, Amgen and Eli Lilly are betting that slashing levels of a particularly bad form of cholesterol could deliver the next blockbusters in cardiology.

'Subtle but powerful form of self-validation': how to start journaling

There is no wrong way to journal, say experts, and putting pen to paper can help with mental health and clarify thoughts and feelings

Fate of critical ocean currents is in our hands

Andrew Watson and Phil Williamson respond to an article by George Monbiot about the weakening of a crucial Atlantic system

Bombshell Study: Common Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism Risk in Children

A massive new study has found a worrying link between a number of common medications taken during pregnancy and a higher risk of autism in children

My beloved grandfather is dying. I’m so grateful for the intergenerational joy we’ve shared

Pa is a cheeky and playful person. He taught me how to joke, negotiate, heckle. His warmth is his immeasurable wealth

25% of Gen Z Women Think They Must Choose Between Love and Career: It's 'the Greatest Challenge for Women,' Says Expert

Many Gen Z women believe to build their careers properly, they must put romantic relationships on hold, according to a new survey.

From toothpaste tablets to hand soap: nine sustainable subscriptions for greener, easier living

You told us your favourite subscriptions for cutting costs and reducing household waste. Plus, Anya Hindmarch’s shopping secrets and marathon essentials

UK spring sunshine prompts warnings over unsafe fake designer sunglasses

Experts say counterfeits lack UV filters, increasing the risk of eye damage, and urge shoppers to check for safety marks

Pro-choice campaigners in Malta create lockboxes containing abortion pills

Critics hit out at ‘dire’ situation in the country which has the strictest laws around abortion in western Europe