Health

What is norovirus and how contagious is it?

Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea and vomiting and it infects about 684 million people globally every year

No more Kegels: I found a fix for post-birth incontinence

After years of worrying that running or sneezing would leave me needing fresh underwear, a quick, minimally invasive procedure changed my life

33-year-old left fine dining to become a private chef. Now she works up to 25 hours a week and makes 'the same income'—'I really enjoy the freedom'

Cintia Diaz, 33, left fine dining to become a private chef in New York City. She says it's helped her work-life balance, as she works 20 to 25 hours a week now.

Medicare drug price negotiations may save some retirees more than 50% in 2026, AARP finds

The first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations go into effect on Jan. 1. Part D enrollees may see those drug costs drop by about half, AARP finds.

The perfect lunch break: how to get away from your desk

There might not be time for a full exercise class, but what about a short, brisk walk? Here is how to introduce the small, helpful habits that suit you

Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination

December 30, 2025 / 10:19 AM EST / CBS News

Threesomes, rough towels and ‘lesbian bed death’: 23 of the best Sexual Healing columns

The Guardian’s sex advice column is coming to an end after 20 years. Here are some of the most memorable questions and answers Pamela Stephenson Connolly on two decades of solving readers’ sex problems

2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark, scientists say

Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said.

Festive finger food: how to use Christmas leftovers to make New Year’s Eve canapes

From ham and chicken croquetas to potato-filled fishcakes, there are plenty of interesting ways to use up the bits you have left over from the festivities

The Trump Administration’s Most Paralyzing Blow to Science

Cuts to research may have spoiled the country’s appetite for bold exploration.

A Better Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions

The best way to improve yourself is to help others too.

The Podcast ‘Productivity’ Trap

Maybe don’t fill every available silence with the sound of people talking.