Could gut health hold the key to a healthy pregnancy?
Study finds mice with healthy gut bacteria had fewer pregnancy losses, creating possible link between gut and pregnancy health.
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They Fought Outbreaks Worldwide. Now They’re Fighting for New Lives.
Hundreds of infectious disease specialists have been let go by the Trump administration. Here are four who focused on keeping pandemics at bay.
The Climate Question
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé
BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.
My late husband’s organs transformed the lives of four people
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes “out of the blue”.
C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases
Scientists who focused on other infectious diseases, like Ebola, now spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, also were let go.
Report shows ‘stark’ gender gap in HIV prevention
A meeting will discuss how to tackle what organisers say is a growing inequality in HIV prevention.
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
“Disease detectives,” high-ranking scientists, the entire Washington office and the staff of a weekly public health journal were among those who learned late Friday that they would lose their jobs.
A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife.
Clark Olofsson, 78, Dies; Bank Robber Helped Inspire ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
In a 1973 heist, he and another man held hostages who surprisingly came to defend them, drawing attention to a puzzling psychological phenomenon.
Trump to Announce a Drug Pricing Deal With AstraZeneca
The move would follow a similar agreement with Pfizer. Other companies are engaged in talks with the White House that would help them avoid tariffs on their products overseas.
Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
William visibly moved as widow tells of husband’s suicide
Prince William’s foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.
The do’s and don’ts of maintaining eye health
Neglecting your eye health can be detrimental. Take heed of these do’s and don’ts to ensure that your vision remains protected.
‘It saved me’ – how Everton in the Community is changing lives
Everton defender James Tarkowski speaks with lifelong fan Sam to discuss how the club are supporting members of the community with mental health challenges.
‘Marginalised and menopausal’ women given spotlight
Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.
How singer Calum Scott stays grounded
Singer-songwriter Calum Scott speaks about resilience and staying grounded for World Mental Health Day.
Want to feel calmer? How 20 minutes outside will help
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
Miranda Hart on the healing power of nature walks
Miranda Hart is interviewed about her recovery from fatigue on Woman’s Hour
NHS waiting list rises for third month in row
Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.
My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham
The former Spice Girl’s new Netflix documentary has landed – under the shadow of a reported family feud.