Health

US chess star Daniel Naroditsky’s death was accidental, medical examiner says

Report cites cardiac arrhythmia tied to sarcoidosis

Feel your feelings and reconnect with past passions: how to recover from burnout

Recognizing the physical and psychological tells is half the battle, says author Emma Gannon

Kangaroos’ giant ancestor probably able to hop despite 250kg weight, scientists say

Research for first time suggests tendon and bones in heavier species would have made bounding possible

The best cold-weather beauty products under £50 (mostly): 24 skin, hair and body essentials for winter

Central heating and chilly temperatures playing havoc? Our beauty expert shares her go-to fixes to hydrate and repair

New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan

Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10%

No more sad sandwiches and soggy salads: here’s how to make a proper packed lunch

While we’re slogging through the long, dark days of January, a little preparation can make your midday meal a source of comfort and joy

Hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after friend turned back found dead

January 22, 2026 / 8:06 AM EST / CBS News

Australia’s worst heatwave since black summer made five times more likely by global heating, analysis finds

Extreme heat ‘is getting worse and whether we like it or not … there’s ultimately a limit to what we can actually physically cope with,’ scientist says

I went back to school for a day – and discovered some very unsettling facts about learning

I thought my articles and radio shows made an impact on people. A notice in the staffroom suggested otherwise

Blind, slow and 500 years old

Described by one researcher as looking ‘already dead’, the enigmatic creatures are one of the least understood species on the planet

How screen time affects toddlers: ‘We’re losing a big part of being human’

In the UK, 98% of two-year-olds watch screens on a typical day, on average for more than two hours – and almost 40% of three- to five-year-olds use social media. Could this lead to alarming outcomes?

‘It’s about making reading as natural as breathing’: Malorie Blackman backs the National Year of Reading

The Noughts & Crosses author is among the starry ambassadors for the campaign – one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the reading crisis