Health

Gary Sinise 9/11 documentary wants to inspire Americans with hope

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, Americans still remember where they were, what they saw, and how they felt as the nation was suddenly under attack. A new documentary wants to show audiences something else to remember: the extraordinary courage, compassion, and selflessness that came out of that tragic day.

Glowworms shine again in North Yorkshire after larvae reared in garden shed

Volunteer ‘glow-getters’ overseeing reintroduction of endangered beetles at Nosterfield nature reserve

Lindsay Clancy was failed by our warped understanding of motherhood

Clancy’s case became a referendum on mothers, healthcare, and the status of women

Weather tracker: Typhoon Saudel causes mass evacuations in south-east China

Torrential rain causes widespread damage; while north-west South Africa hit by thunderstorms and central-southern US faces oppressive heat

We’re the Mayors of Paris, Milan and Phoenix. The Heat Crisis Has Us All Facing the Same Question

Our three cities are learning from each other about how to protect residents. These climate policies are also public health measures

Is it true that... hard water damages hair?

Mineral deposits can accumulate, making hair drier, but removing them can cause different problems

Parents who are really good at handling tantrums do 5 things—their kids become more emotionally intelligent, says psychologist

"These kids become more emotionally intelligent, which helps them weather setbacks, embrace independence and try new things," says Juli Fraga.

‘This is what I have to do to survive’: the Sudan refugees forced into sex work

They fled a brutal civil war to reach safety in Egypt, but now many Sudanese women and girls are falling prey to sexual exploitation

Cheese pie, seed crackers and prawn rolls: Ravinder Bhogal’s recipes for cooking with filo

Making your own filo is notoriously faffy but, luckily, there are great ready-made versions out there that make these crunchy, golden savoury treats a doddle

Volcano eruption in Indonesia leaves 170,000 travellers stranded as eight airports closed

Volcanic ash from the eruption of Anak Krakatau delays more than 1,500 flights, including in the capital Jakarta

At least five people dead in Miami plane crash: Officials

At least five people are dead and five more have been injured after an Amazon cargo plane crashed and ran off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon.

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season