Blue Monday: Why it’s a ‘load of rubbish’
The myth of ‘the most depressing day of the year’ won’t die – but does it actually do any harm?
Health
I’m allergic to cold – anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.
Cancer patients ‘warned for years’ about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter’s experiences “must continue to echo beyond her lifetime”.
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Online shopping stress may not be what you expect
Do you shop online? Online shopping stress is linked to higher stress levels, challenging assumptions about digital habits.
Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an “unsexy nutrient” but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs’ changing room policy created a “hostile” environment for women.
Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.
Hospitals with unsafe concrete expected to miss rebuild deadline
Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time – some not until 2032/33.
ADHD diagnosis ‘changed’ Love Island star’s life
Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.
Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.
Want to quit smoking? This solution might help
Want to quit smoking? Find out how quit-smoking apps with behavioural tools and interactive features can support your journey.
Babies in Midlands and North ‘more likely to die around birth’
A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
U.S. Cuts Health Aid and Ties It to Funding Pledges by African Governments
The Trump administration has signed $11 billion in agreements with African nations, in deals tied to foreign policy goals.
Former NHS boss awarded £1.4m over unfair dismissal
Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it “was never about the money.”
A Reporter Watches a Heart Come Back to Life in the Operating Room
Infant heart transplants are extraordinarily rare. A Times health journalist donned scrubs and witnessed how the surgery unfolded.
How Can I Support a Depressed Friend?
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated.
One in 10 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in 2025
Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.