Imperiled by Volcanic Eruptions, Iceland Scoops Up Answers From the Deep
Iceland is a citadel built from volcanic fire. Its residents are familiar with their country’s frequent volcanic eruptions, most of…
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.This month,…
Mining for Neutrinos and for Cosmic Answers
Every morning, two dozen miners and engineers pack into a cage-like elevator for an 11-minute descent into the bowels of…
On Relationships, a Reporter Connects With Readers
How do I repair my marriage? How can I strengthen my friendships? Catherine Pearson, a writer on the Well desk,…
‘Bionic’ peer calls for better care for amputees
Michael KeohanFormer MP Craig Mackinlay, who lost his hands and feet after a life-threatening episode of sepsis, has urged the…
‘I lie awake at night’ says mum after daughter’s Costa allergy death
The mother of a teenage girl who died of an allergic reaction after drinking a Costa hot chocolate has told…
Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease
More than 130,000 people in England will be offered free workplace health checks in the next six months under a…
Gyms to display cancer message stickers
NHS EnglandGym-goers will soon see special stickers on mirrors at their local leisure centres reminding them to look out for…
Restrained and scared – the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
Jo Adnitt/BBCOne of Leah’s most painful memories of her former school is the time she was held down for so…
‘Climate-Friendly’ Meat? Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of Label Buzzwords.
The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire.“Climate-smart.” “Regeneratively grown.”…