Health

I read 50 books last year. Here's everything that helped me stay on track

From the right e-reader to a book subscription, here are my favorite ways (some free, some vibe-setting) to read a lot

We flipped the food pyramid. Here's why

As a urologist specializing in men’s health, I see the devastating consequences of poor nutrition every day in my practice. Over the past several decades, we’ve witnessed an alarming decline in male testosterone levels across all age groups. Young men in their twenties now have testosterone levels comparable to men in their fifties from just a generation ago. The implications are staggering: reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, diminished energy, and decreased fertility.

Horses can smell fear in humans, researchers say

Tests showed horses that smelled body odour from people watching scary films startled more easily

‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health

Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recovery

Health secretary RFK Jr appoints two vaccine skeptics to CDC advisory panel

Physicians have disputed prevailing scientific views on vaccines and use of antidepressants during pregnancy

Wolf’s dinner preserved in Siberia for 14,400 years sheds light on woolly rhino

Decoded genome of meat in pup’s stomach helps scientists build picture of what caused extinction of species

2 ways parents can get kids off screens and help them 'live meaningful, fun lives,' from the co-author of 'The Amazing Generation'

Author of "The Amazing Generation" Catherine Price recommends challenging your kids to take on a new activity.

Puppies treated for suspected fentanyl overdose to go up for adoption in Washington

Six puppies were revived and treated by first responders and are now being monitored at a local animal shelter

Don’t ‘over-engage your core muscles’ and other tips for looking after your pelvic floor

From not treating your rectum as a storage facility to weight lifting, experts offer advice on how to maintain a healthy pelvic floor for longer

Mix and mismatch: if it doesn’t go with anything, it goes with everything

Bring your ostracised wardrobe items in from the cold by forgetting about whether they go with each other. Instead, let them shine in all their glory

Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems

Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression

How to turn any root vegetables into latkes – recipe

It’s not just potatoes that you can turn into these moreish fried cakes – just about any root veg will do the trick