Health

A job that changed me: Working the pool kiosk in the summer of ’82, I was excited when older boys came by

My job made me the envy of the cool girls; it made me visible. Then Johnno, Stevo and Whack paid a visit

If a nuclear bomb hits your city tomorrow, your evacuation plan will kill you

Our nation’s major metropolitan areas have detailed community response plans for hurricanes, forest fires, and other natural disasters. But in my decades in the field, I have noticed a worrisome gap: pre-disaster community planning for a nuclear event such as a terrorist plot.

Experts Quit Lucy Letby’s Defence Team Over ‘Scientific Credibility’ Concerns

Some of the arguments inconsistent with ‘available evidence, science and established physiology’, say pair

Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support

I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims to change that

Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity

But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining

Shark attacks, seriously injures surfer at popular beach in Australia

September 14, 2026 / 7:02 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

College students feel more pressure to be perfect. Experts explain why

College students report rising perfectionism. Researchers point to economic pressure and inequality, while experts cite social comparison.

RFK Jr. claims credit for Big Pharma's success in obesity decline

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

The pet I’ll never forget: Polly, the golden retriever who saved my husband’s life

We got her as a puppy and she became particularly close to Adam – a blessing when he went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night

A New Name for a Better Way to Buy Health Insurance

Federal officials just gave one of the most promising innovations in health insurance a badly needed name change.

Is it true that ... having a hot drink will cool you down?

A warm cup of tea can trigger sweating and lower your body temperature, but only if you’re in an airy space

Novo CEO tells CNBC why drugmaker is rebranding, needs to 'rethink' obesity strategy

The Danish drugmaker called the changes the beginning of a new chapter for the company, which faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly.