Health

‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows

Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis

‘We were as stuffed as the dumplings’: a tour of Warsaw’s top vegan restaurants

Poland’s capital is now rated above cities like San Francisco and Copenhagen for its vegan options. We sample plant-based schnitzel, ramen and, of course, pierogi

Helen Goh’s recipe for baked apples with lemon and tahini

A wholesome and indulgent pudding that’s a great way to use up dried fruit left over from the festive season

Better hair, less waste: this durable British classic replaced my basic plastic combs

As a man in my 40s, I want to keep my hair healthy. Kent’s cellulose acetate combs are gentler on hair – and more sustainable – than disposable plastic ones

The Most Mysterious Cells in Our Bodies Don’t Belong to Us

You carry literal pieces of your mom—and maybe your grandma, and your siblings, and your aunts and uncles.

Gen-X Women Are Caught in a Generational Tug-of-War

The average caregiver is a 49-year-old woman, and the demands of caregiving seem likely to increase.

‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Certain canines can learn using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, attention and voices, researchers find

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reveals her one-year-old son has died after a short illness

The Nigerian novelist has said that she is ‘devastated’ after the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, who was one of twin boys

Are you taking supplements correctly? Here’s a guide on their dosage limits

From vitamins C and D to calcium and magnesium, it’s critical to know whether you’re taking the correct dosage to avoid health problems

RFK Jr.'s new food guidelines could boost beaten down fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen

The restaurant industry had mixed reactions to new federal nutrition guidelines, which recommend reduced intake of processed foods and sugary drinks.

What Having a Fake Disease Taught Me About Health Care

Medical schools are training students in a form of care that the system can’t—or won’t—provide.

My rookie era: I used to be too timid to change a tyre. Now I build my own bikes

Figuring out how to diagnose and fix a problem myself generated a sense of satisfaction powerful enough to get me up a medium-sized hill