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The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.
The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if the...
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
Your Health Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous? August 5, 20265:00 A...
FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine
Health FDA is poised to decide whether to approve the first mRNA flu vaccine August 5, 20264:43 AM ET By R...
Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall
Health Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall August 5, 20264:01 AM ET...
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
Image source, National Trust/Steve SayersImage caption, The opening of the new Saltram area is "a landmark moment&q...
'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'
Image caption, Lauren suffers with anxiety that gets worse when temperatures rise, owing to the sensation of not being a...
Best of 2026…so far: My maddening battle with chronic fatigue syndrome: ‘On my worst days, it feels almost demonic’ – podcast
Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2026, in case you missed ...
Are summer sandals killing your feet?
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The flip-flop is a perennial favourite ByPhilippa RoxbyHealth reporterPublished...
One Maine community's fight to save a birthing center
Healthcare One Maine community's fight to save a birthing center August 4, 20264:16 PM ET Heard on All Things Conside...
Skip the run: here are six joint-friendly cardio alternatives suggested by experts
Whether you’re nursing a joint, have an existing condition or just don’t feel like running, these exercises help get you...
Social care is for us all, and we all must fund it | Letters
Readers respond to Polly Toynbee’s article on the new prime minister’s commitment to a fair systemPolly Toynbee (Battles...