Health

The deadliest threat to American healthcare isn't disease

People are increasingly concerned about healthcare these days, yet most overlook daily nutrition, a critical component of health and wellness. Addressing this will not only make huge improvements to people’s health, it will also lower their healthcare costs and reduce enormous strain on both the U.S. healthcare industry and economy at large, increasing the country’s dominance over its geopolitical rivals.

Bear-y good neighbors: humans and animals are learning to live together in an expanding LA

People are increasingly crossing paths with the wild animals as homes ring the outskirts of forests, sparking a new era of coexistence

If your kid does these 8 things, they're more emotionally mature than most, says psychologist

"They turn into adaptable, reasonable people who can solve problems, sustain satisfying long-term relationships and engage in meaningful work," says Lindsay C. Gibson.

Singer Becky Hill looks back: ‘Aside from the music I was making, I hated every minute of my 20s’

The Brit award winner on being scammed by a model agency, coming to terms with sexual assault, and wrestling with impostor syndrome

Rabies concerns grow in the US

Rabid goats at a North Carolina petting zoo and a diseased beaver attacking a Maryland boy have set the public on edge

What Evangelicals Should Learn From Jimmy Carter and Playboy

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Tell us: what’s in your packed lunch?

If you take lunch into work, is a sandwich, salad, soup or something else? We’re looking for the healthiest, best-value ideas

This is how we do it: ‘As a Catholic monk, I was celibate. But sex with Orla feels so natural’

Rory left the monastery after feeling lonely; with Orla, herself a Catholic, he’s been making up for lost time

Water your plants and get an eye mask: 48 life rules every student

If you’re a fresher, this may be the first time you’ve ever lived away from home. So how should you socialise, feed yourself and look after your health?

Sea dragon populations decimated in ‘mind-blowing’ mass mortality event caused by South Australian algal bloom

Thousands of sea dragons, pipefishes and seahorses have washed up along state’s coastline according to analysis of citizen scientist records

Baby born via surrogate can leave Texas for treatment in California, court rules

Ruling latest step in legal fight over medically fragile child born after surrogate rejected couple’s request for abortion

The moment I knew: On a bike ride, she did a bunny hop over a speed hump

Anna Malos and Georgie bonded over their shared love of travel and horses. By their third date, an awkward encounter cemented their relationship