Health

A morning power hour, better skin on a budget: How 4 people used 'The Great Lock In' to reach their goals

Four women on how they reached their goals during 'The Great Lock In' social media challenge this fall.

Where does Sarah Palin go for her apology on death panels?

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Mystery meat and maggot-infested produce: the disturbing reality of US prison food

In Eating Behind Bars, author Leslie Soble details how food is used to further punish incarcerated people in the US

‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system

Costs, insurance delays and difficult-to-obtain mental health treatment plague the US health system

The perfect night out: how to ditch the telly

Happiness research has found we get more joy from active, challenging experiences than from passive consumption. So go somewhere new, grab the karaoke mic and leap out of your comfort zone

3 unique hacks to eat healthier in 2026

Try these three unique hacks to eat for longevity that experts shared with CNBC Make It this year.

How the climate crisis showed up in Americans’ lives this year: ‘The shift has been swift and stark’

Guardian US readers share how global heating and biodiversity loss affected their lives in ways that don’t always make the headlines

€1m Picasso portrait up for grabs for €100 in charity raffle

Artwork by one of the most influential artists of 20th century raffled to fund Alzheimer’s research

I spent 2025 interviewing people about doing things that terrified them—it completely changed how I view resilience and success

"Try Hard" host Alex Sujong Laughlin spent 2025 talking to people about trying things that scared them. "Being brave doesn't mean you have no fear."

‘She has no expertise’: the US medical community girds for Tracy Beth Høeg’s tenure at the FDA

The Danish American who doubted Covid shots is meant to lead drug regulation – but has focused on vaccines

The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise

Trump's healthcare agenda kicks into gear in 2026

The healthcare industry will see significant changes in 2026 as several of President Donald Trump’s policies take effect in the new year.