Ice Skating and the Brain
How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues.
Health
Girl, 10, left inoperable after surgery axed seven times
The curvature of Eva Tennent’s spine is now so severe that mum Jill Lockhart fears she will not survive.
London Boat Race Marred by High Levels of E. Coli in Thames
Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways.
Smoking: Four reasons why people smoke
Smoking is a hot, flaming topic. Have you ever wondered why people take the first cigarette – or why people want another? Here’s more about why.
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level
Just 24% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff in a long-running survey.
Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species.
4 Takeaways From the Abortion Pill Arguments
Several justices questioned the remedy of applying nationwide restrictions to mifepristone because it would be the first time a court had second-guessed the F.D.A.’s regulatory authority.
Abortion Pill Dispute Centers on Central Question: Who Can Sue?
The parties in the fight over access to the abortion pill sharply disagree on whether anti-abortion doctors and groups can show they will suffer harm.
Fitness coach talks of heart attack shock at 22
Faith Harrison says she was given a second chance following her heart attack after a hockey game.
Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns
BBC News has seen emails from senior NHS bosses saying some patients could be at risk.
Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that the nation’s milk supply is safe, saying pasteurization kills viruses.
F.D.A. Authorizes a New Covid Drug to Protect High-Risk People
Pemgarda, available in the coming weeks, is intended for immunocompromised people who are unlikely to mount an adequate response after vaccination.
Kate Garraway: I have huge debts from husband’s care
The GMB presenter says she had to pay £16,000 a month on care costs for her late husband Derek Draper.
Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows
Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them. Write a summary here and then click the Summary toggle above so it only shows up in the metadata field.
Health workers will get promised payments
More than 27,000 healthcare workers in England will receive one-off payments of at least £1,600.
To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less: Italian Expert’s Ideas on Aging
Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet — legumes and fish — and faux fasting.
Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Are Ozempic and Wegovy Different?
The new obesity drugs might be an exception to a chronic, deadly problem: the failure to stick with medication.
The man in the iron lung: How Paul Alexander lived life to the full
He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.
Living With a Messy Partner? Tips for Handling Different Organization Habits
When people with different tolerances for clutter live together, things can get tense. Experts offer ways to find peace amid the piles.
Diagnosis of Princess Kate’s Cancer Followed Familiar Pattern, Doctors Say
The Princess of Wales did not reveal the type of cancer she has, but oncologists say the disease is often identified during other procedures.
What we know about Kate’s cancer diagnosis
In a video message she said she started preventative chemotherapy last month.