Health

Race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among Thames Valley swans

Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded

Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?

A US judge will decide if, as research suggests, a chemical tyre additive is harming endangered fish species

5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance

February 2, 2026 / 5:00 AM EST / KFF Health News

When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

February 2, 2026 / 5:00 AM EST / KFF Health News

Secret Biolab in Las Vegas May Have Links to Chinese Lab Found in California

A secret biolab discovered at a home in Las Vegas may have links to a similar lab in California that housed samples of deadly infectious diseases including malaria and HIV

‘Nothing is sacred to them’: the race to save rare plants as Russian troops advance

With some of Ukraine’s most valuable biodiversity sites and science facilities under occupation, experts at Sofiyivka Park in Uman are struggling to preserve the country’s natural history

Is it true that … coffee aids digestion?

Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels

How Ideology Limits Love

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Stir-fry suppers: Jeremy Pang’s recipes for Sichuan chicken and Singapore noodles

Enrol in the school of wok and get sizzling with a simple stir-fry and a classic hotch-potch noodle dish. Follow the ‘wok clock’ and both are ready in about half an hour

‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night

From the comfiest sleep hoodie to one of the fanciest face masks, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay

Do you like cat photos? Are you constantly distracted? You’re probably actually quite good at focusing: 10 myths about attention

Every second, 11m bits of information enter our brains, which then efficiently prioritise them. We need to learn to work with the process, rather than against it

The New Old Age

What a new life stage can teach the rest of us about how to find meaning and purpose—before it’s too late