Health

Call for routine high blood pressure testing of UK children as cases almost double

Exclusive: Identifying teenagers at risk could help prevent organ damage, strokes and heart attacks in early adulthood, doctors say

New Year's resolutions rarely work, neuroscientist says: Here's a smarter way to build new habits

To build better habits this year, start by cultivating an "experimental mindset," according to neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff.

2026 will bring more GLP-1 weight loss pills

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are expected to bring GLP-1 pills to market in the new year, which is expected to boost the number being treated.

This investment account is 'like a super-powered Roth,' expert says. And 6 million more Americans are now eligible to contribute

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged investment accounts for Americans with disabilities and other medical conditions. Now even more savers can open one.

2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.

There are 6 ‘money personalities’—finding out yours can help you be happier and richer in 2026

"Recognizing your tendencies empowers you to make intentional shifts and cultivate healthier behaviors," says Steph Wagner, National Director of Women & Wealth at Northern Trust.

Tacita Dean on witnessing Ceal Floyer’s final work of art: ‘She gave death the middle finger’

The Royal Academician celebrates an extraordinary moment as her friend, the artist Ceal Floyer, approached the end of her life last month

Dozens presumed dead after fire tears through bar at Swiss Alps ski resort

Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 others are injured after a fire tore through a bar at a Swiss Alps ski resort, police say. Authorities are working to determine the cause, but do not believe it was an attack.

January isn’t for reinvention

There’s something quietly radical about indulging in nostalgia – not because the past was better, but as a counterpoint to all that future planning

Veganuary can be a piece of cake: cooks and dietitians share 12 ways to make delicious plant-based food

Swap chicken for beans and avoid cheeze … From a MasterChef finalist to a maker of ready meals, high-profile vegans give their favourite recipes and tips

The perfect day for parents: how to keep kids healthy and happy

Having a routine but not overplanning, getting them involved with chores and making sure you have time just for you can all help you stop being overwhelmed

You be the judge: should my boyfriend change the way he showers?

Audrey thinks Noah doesn’t take bathing seriously enough. He says he’s a ‘quick-shower kind of guy’ but keeps himself clean. You decide whose argument scrubs up best Get a disagreement settled or become a YBTJ juror