8 Phrases to Help Your Relationship Thrive
We asked couples therapists to share the magic words that can strengthen bonds, even in the middle of a disagreement.
Health
John Mew, Orthodontist Who Created Mewing, Dies at 96
He gained a following for techniques, notably one known as mewing, that he said could help fix crooked teeth without surgery. The medical establishment disagreed.
Rare but Serious Complication Shows Flu’s Potential Harm
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy, or A.N.E., can result from influenza or other infections, including Covid-19.
What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer
Denmark’s survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan
$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
California Passes Bill Allowing Omission of Patients’ Names From Abortion Pill Bottles
The intent is to protect health care providers who send the pills to patients in states with abortion bans, and to reassure patients who fear they could be identified.
The Jarring Contradiction at the Heart of RFK Jr.’s Agenda
The health secretary has begun a full-on assault against vaccines but has taken a more restrained approach to pesticides and unhealthy foods, also MAHA priorities.
Doctors warn hospitals under pressure as NHS waiting lists rise
The waiting list for planned hospital treatment in England rose for the second month in a row in July to its highest level since March.
2025 Lasker Awards Given to Cell Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers
Many winners of the annual Lasker Awards have gone on to win a Nobel Prize in medicine or other fields.
The Jarring Contradiction at the Heart of Kennedy’s Agenda
The health secretary has begun a full-on assault against vaccines but has taken a more restrained approach to pesticides and unhealthy foods, also MAHA priorities.
Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn
Experts say bureaucracy is “stifling innovation” and that applying for funding to pay for new treatments can be “cumbersome”.
Women’s healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates
The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge.
Which mammals have periods like humans?
Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate – and how their cycles differ from other animals.
Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns
The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.
One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son
“You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others,” Rosen told Saturday Live.
Trump Weighs Crackdown on Medicines From China
Behind the scenes, major pharmaceutical companies and Trump-tied billionaires are furiously lobbying in opposite directions over proposed anti-China measures.
Trump Moves to Crack Down on Drug Advertising
The administration is proposing a return to a 1990s-era policy that kept most drug ads off TV. That could dent the revenues of drugmakers and major networks.
Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost
12-year-old Patrick’s story sheds light on the suicide crisis in the Traveller community.
RFK Jr. Releases Childhood Health Report
The report, which follows a draft leaked last month, demonstrates both the ambitions and limits of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda.
What Is Sex and Love Addiction?
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” delves into her struggle with an obsessive relationship in a new memoir.
Dr Xand: NHS league tables don’t tell you how you’ll be treated
An NHS Trust with a low ranking could still provide good care, the doctor and BBC medical expert says.