Health

Small risk of severe acute pancreatitis with weight-loss jabs, UK regulator warns

Agency updates guidance after increase in reports of condition to its yellow card scheme

The secret to long life? It could be in the genes after all, say scientists

New study into ‘heritability’ shows that 50% of the variation in human lifespan could be down to genetics

AstraZeneca to invest £11bn in China after rowing back on UK expansion

Keir Starmer says the move, announced during his trip to Beijing, will help support thousands of British jobs

NIH Admits Staffer Infected With ‘Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever’ Following Infowars Report On Accident at Montana Biolab

Following last week's report, the NIH came forward admitting a staffer at the lab had been infected with "Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever."

Paying for health care is now Americans' top financial worry, KFF poll finds

January 29, 2026 / 12:40 PM EST / CBS News

Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal information from fraudsters.

Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving: "A fat bear is a healthy bear"

January 29, 2026 / 12:06 PM EST / CBS News

Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA

Known as “Ms Shirley”, she used TikTok to bring food, dignity and hope to Skid Row and beyond

Procrastinating isn't a sign of laziness or 'lack of willpower,' neuroscientist says: How to 'get unstuck'

Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.

Virgin by Hollie McNish audiobook review

The author and spoken word artist’s delivery is full of tenderness and humour as she confronts the outdated notions of innocence that surround women

Psychologist: These toxic habits can quietly 'undermine' your relationship—here's what to do instead

Psychologist Dr. Molly Burrets highlights three common toxic traps that can "quietly undermine honest communication," in relationships, and how to avoid them.

Embrace the imperfect and don’t try to keep everyone happy: readers share their tips on doing less in 2026

From sending fewer text messages to being selective with your gardening, this is how Guardian Australia readers are making life a little easier