Health news without the noise
New research, honest food advice and small everyday habits — checked, trimmed and written for people who would rather feel better than read another hot take.
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Six corners of everyday health. Start with whatever is on your mind this morning.
Health News
The studies, recalls and policy changes that touch your daily life — explained in minutes, not jargon.
All health news
Nigerian Officials Race to Contain Potential New Ebola Cluster
Health officials in Nigeria are on high alert following the discovery of two suspected Ebola cases in the country’s northeast region. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention announced…
Unvaccinated Populations Drive Surge in Rare Measles Outbreak Across Minnesota
Health officials in Minnesota are sounding the alarm as a sudden surge of measles cases pushes current numbers…
Read the storyVulnerability in the Vatican as Pope Leo Faces Cancer Battle
The perception of Pope Leo XIV as an image of vitality has been shaken following a sudden surgical…
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Tiny routines, big returns
Trends come and go every week. These four habits keep showing up in the research year after year — and none of them needs an app, a gym or a budget.
General wellbeing tips, not a substitute for medical advice.
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Same wake-up time
A steady alarm — weekends included — anchors your body clock, so falling asleep at night gets easier on its own.
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Ten-minute walk after meals
Light movement after eating helps muscles soak up blood sugar and takes the edge off the afternoon slump.
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Half a plate of plants
Fill half of lunch and dinner with vegetables, beans or fruit. Fibre and variety do quiet, long-term work for your gut.
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A screen-free wind-down
Put the phone away half an hour before bed. Dim light and a slower pace tell your brain the day is done.
Food
What is actually on the label, what to cook on a Tuesday and which diet trends deserve a second look.
All food stories
From Soundstages to Supper Clubs: The Rise of the Celebrity Culinary Empire
In the heart of Los Angeles, the latest power move for entertainment icons isn’t happening on a film set or a recording studio, but in the kitchen. Recent…
What does your body ask for today?
Enter your weight and pick the kind of day you have planned. The cards update with common starting points for healthy adults.
Rough starting points for healthy adults, rounded for readability. Pregnancy, kidney or heart conditions, medication and age all change the numbers — check with your doctor.
Wellness Guide
Sleep, stress, energy and movement — practical guides you can start tonight.
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Beyond Bars: Pojoaque Tribal Court Celebrates Recovery Through Restorative Justice
The celebration looked like a typical party, complete with a frosted cake and candles, but for Stefan Catanach, the sweetness represented something far deeper…
Travel
Trips that leave you rested, not wrecked — jet lag, packing, eating well on the road.
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Floating Above the Waves: Electric Foiling Ferries Aim to Solve Tahoe Traffic
Algorithms on the Highway: How Predictive Policing Is Turning Road Trips Into Interrogations
The Battle for Better Transit in the Forest of Dean
Surviving the Chaos of Cairo: How to Navigate the World’s Most Challenging Tourist Hub
The Hidden Cost of the Global Getaway
Beyond the Velvet Rope: Mapping the Secret Sanctuaries of the Global Elite
The Turbulence of Human Nature
Beyond the Velvet Rope: Inside the Secret Map of Global Billionaire Retreats
Gadgets that earn their place
Wearables, health apps and smart-home helpers, tested against one question: does it make an ordinary day healthier?
- Useful after the first week, not just day one
- Clear about what happens to your data
- Worth the price — or there is a free option
