9 h. ago US health agency layoffs gut mine safety, infertility and smoking programs

Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling From experts in mine safety to smoking and infertility – mass layoffs hit branch after branch of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s plan to downsize nearly a quarter of the 82,000-person workforce took effect.Even as the sprawling nature of layoffs became apparent on Tuesday, a complete accounting was elusive. Layoffs were undertaken with few public details, with even apoplectic congressional lawmakers left in the dark. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold review: the real Cora Crippen

The author of The Five, about the Ripper murders, turns her attention to another tragically misunderstood victimIn the canon of British true crime, the case of Dr Crippen routinely gets billed as the first “modern” murder. It wasn’t that there was anything particularly original about the doctor’s motives or methods: in January 1910 he slipped poison into his wife’s bedtime drink so that he could marry his secretary instead. Rather, it was the way that Crippen was caught that turned this run-of-the-mill suburban love triangle into an international cause célèbre.Realising that it would only be a matter of time before his wife’s dismembered remains were discovered in the cellar of the marital home in north London, Crippen and his secretary Ethel Le Neve fled to Canada in disguise. Such was the media hoopla surrounding the case that the sharp-eyed captain of the SS Montrose quickly spotted the runaway lovers among his passengers. This was despite their unconvincing cover story...

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30 h. ago 'I’m a dentist – this trendy 'gut health' drink is secretly wrecking your teeth'

One of the most popular “gut health” drinks on supermarket shelves could be causing serious damage to your pearly whites

Society

32 h. ago Expert reveals the secrets of fake food: From brown bread and 'sourfaux' to honey

It's reputed to improve gut health, be easier to digest and be better for the waistline, which is why so many are prepared to pay more than £4 for a sourdough loaf. But could that costly bread be a con?

Society

59 h. ago I’ve been drinking kombucha for years and it’s transformed my gut health – here’s how

This fermented probiotic drink has numerous health benefits, says Emilie Lavinia

Politics

5 d. ago Best probiotic supplements in the UK for a healthy digestive system

Give your gut a break with our pick of the best probiotics

Politics

5 d. ago AG1 nutrient boosting supplement praised by shoppes for improving energy levels and gut health

The powder is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy bacteria and can be added to a glass of water for a quick boost

Science

6 d. ago Top Secret Recipes: Here are the world's 7 most closely guarded food and drink secret formulas

Nobody will be replicating these tasty treats in a hurry.

Society

6 d. ago Tim Spector recommends coffee and chocolate as 'rocket fuel' for gut health

Professor Tim Spector revealed that coffee and dark chocolate are rich in polyphenols - plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Events

7 d. ago Gut health study of world’s oldest person reveals key to ageing well

Maria Branyas Morera, who died last year aged 117, had extremely youthful gut health

Politics

7 d. ago Symprove: everything you need to know about the probiotic everyone raves about for gut health

Symprove is a cult following among those in the know. Madeleine Spencer explains why she’s relied on it for over ten years

Politics

9 d. ago Nutritionist issues warning over foods that sit in your body 'for days'

Gut health nutritionist Adrienne Benjamin has highlighted those thattake the longest to be digested by our bodies, causing a range of issues

Events

1 week ago Study on DNA and gut of world’s oldest person uncovers ‘key to longevity’

Maria Branyas Morera died at the age of 117 last year

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1 week ago Doctor's gut health and weight warning to those who eat their meals in 'less than 20 minutes'

This common habit could not only disrupt your gut health but lead to weight gain

Events

1 week ago Gut health study of world’s oldest person reveals lifestyle key to longevity

Maria Branyas Morera, who died last year aged 117, had extremely youthful gut health

Politics

2 w. ago Mary Berry adds secret 9p ingredient to her mashed potato for 'warming' kick

Mary Berry has been sharing her cooking wisdom for more than six decades, and in that time has created hundreds of recipes - and one of her most popular is her mashed potato

Events

2 w. ago Mrs Hinch issues health update and warns fans to 'trust your gut' after being rushed to hospital

The cleaning guru, aka Sophie Hinchliffe, 35, took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday to film a video from her hospital bed explaining what had happened.

Events

2 w. ago Mary Berry's secret ingredient for 'extra crunchy' golden roast potatoes

Mary Berry, the former Great British Bake Off judge, has shared her top tips for making the perfect roast potatoes. The TV chef has a secret ingredient that she uses for 'extra crunch'

Events

2 w. ago Woman has 'divisive secret ingredient' that she adds to her bolognese sauce

A cook has shared the 'secret ingredient' she adds to her bolognese sauce to take it to the next level - but it's not one that you would usually expect to see in the classic Italian dish

Events

2 w. ago The prolonged effects of norovirus on gut health, including chronic infection

Norovirus is one of the most contagious viral infections, and it can have long-lasting effects on your gut.

Science