1 hour ago The landmark advice that has helped 60,000 children avoid allergies

A study that upended medical practice by recommending feeding babies peanut products early has had a big effect

Politics

2 h. ago I’ve lived off bin food for seven years – I only buy beer, oil, chocolate, and spices

Lenka, 27, a student and dumpster diver from Slovakia, has been living off food from bins for seven years while living in Denmark. She talks to Charlotte Cripps about why she wants to spread awareness about food waste through her Instagram account and how making delicious soups for her roommates from bin food is dream sharing

Society

8 h. ago Wes Streeting launches independent inquiry into maternity failures by Leeds hospitals

Families call for Donna Ockenden to head up new independent inquiry into Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Events

9 h. ago Families welcome independent inquiry into maternity services at NHS Trust

Bereaved families have welcomed the independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS.

Politics

20 h. ago I switched from daily running to jumping rope for a month. Here’s what happened next

As a long-time runner, nothing could have sounded worse

Politics

20 h. ago The fall snack that helps shed pounds and promotes a good night’s sleep

Rich in fiber and zinc, it staves off harmful inflammation that can lead to cancer and heart disease

Politics

43 h. ago These medications could save thousands of lives – but doctors aren’t prescribing them

While it was once hoped that cytisine would become the ‘aspirin of smoking cessation drugs’, it is shockingly underused

Society

46 h. ago The six things a physio wishes people over 60 would stop doing

Keep yourself fit and healthy by addressing these common habits and thought processes

Politics

64 h. ago Weight loss drug shares tumble after Trump promises Ozempic price cut

The comment from Trump has investors worried about a worst-case scenario for the obesity landscape

Politics

66 h. ago Which oil is best? Experts address the question that everyone has an opinion on

New research explores how nutrition, sustainability and transparency intersect in the world of vegetable oils

Politics

67 h. ago The truth about magnesium – and how much you should be having

Magnesium is an essential metal the body needs to make and operate more than 300 different enzymes

Politics

68 h. ago People born in or before one year among vulnerable groups urged to get NHS vaccine

You can check your eligibility for the winter flu vaccination by using the NHS App as the health service warns the influenza infection can be serious for those at high risk

Politics

2 d. ago Author Lauren Child: ‘People send me pictures of their Charlie and Lola tattoos’

The Charlie and Lola writer and illustrator talks to Lisa Salmon about 25 years of the phenomenally successful children’s books and TV series.

Culture

3 d. ago Dramatic increase in American adults who meet a new definition of obesity: ‘This is astounding’

Obesity linked to more than 40 diseases including certain cancers

Events

3 d. ago Officers ask for public's help rounding up suspects in Mississippi mass shooting

Law enforcement officers and community leaders are asking for the public's help in identifying people wanted for questioning about a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, that left six people dead

Events

3 d. ago Seven health issues that could be an early sign of a brain tumour

Brain tumour symptoms often resemble everyday experiences: tiredness, stress, migraines, or menopause

Politics

3 d. ago Scientists discover mental functioning doesn’t peak in our twenties

New research suggests that overall psychological functioning actually peaks between the ages of 55 and 60

Politics

3 d. ago The antibacterial kitchen herb that can help prevent infections

The kitchen staple has beneficial vitamins and properties that can help fight off unwanted infections

Politics

3 d. ago The problem with the latest ‘optimising’ health and wellness trend

A clinical psychologist says the ‘optimisation mindset’ has many of the hallmarks of perfectionism

Politics

3 d. ago Sound waves could treat cancer and Alzheimer’s. A biomedical engineer explains how

More patients may soon benefit from recent advances in sound wave technology

Science