Health

Life expectancy of LGB+ people a year lower than that of heterosexuals, ONS finds

Academic says risk factor is not sexual orientation but society’s treatment of sexual minority people

It’s So Cold in Florida Iguanas Are Falling Out of Trees

As near-freezing temperatures reach southern Florida, green iguanas are dropping from the trees, unable to handle the chill. Trappers have been gathering the cold-stunned invasive reptiles by the thousands.’

Black sesame is growing more popular in the US. Is it actually good for you?

The nutty seed is an essential dessert flavor in Asia and is now forecasted to be a top food trend in the US this year

Novo Nordisk shares tumble after company warns of sales hit this year

The company is banking on its Wegovy pill and next-generation weight loss injectable CagriSema to recapture share of the key U.S. market.

‘Pain is a violent lover’: Daisy Lafarge on the paintings she made when floored with agony

Suffering from a connective tissue disorder and enduring endless calls to try and get benefits, the poet and novelist turned to painting – resulting in work that could change perceptions of disabled people

Detransitioner's $2 million judgment a 'breakthrough' for gender transition lawsuits

A New York jury handed a $2 million judgment to a woman who accused a psychologist and surgeon of rushing her into gender transition surgery as a minor, finding the pair liable for malpractice in a landmark case that could pave the way for future litigation.

Landslides on one side, floods on the other: the Costa Rican village desperate to escape the climate crisis

With government action stalled and living in ‘inhumane’ conditions, families in San José are making plans to relocate

Up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches may be human-made, study suggests

Researchers say waste dumping and climate breakdown have contributed to rise in brick, concrete and glass on beaches

I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend – and it changed my life

The ‘mum noir’ film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You brought back the difficulties of those challenging early days of parenthood, and the conversation that freed me up emotionally

Miso mystery: red, white or yellow – how does each paste change your dish?

Our experts unpack the power of miso paste, and the unique flavour profiles you need for your home cooking

Crippled Canadian Chooses Euthanasia Due To Loneliness

An Ontario man who had cerebral palsy but could move around by himself received approval for euthanasia, which he reportedly sought because he suffered from lack of interaction with other people.

In the rush to hold insurers to account, don't forget about hospitals

When asked to account for the skyrocketing cost of health coverage before two House committees last Thursday, the chief executives of five of America’s largest health insurance companies pointed fingers.