Your attention span has shrunk by nearly two minutes in the past 20 years, driven in part by technology's hold over your work and home life, experts say. Here's how to stay focused so you can get things done.
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Why would a person pick a potential life partner without feeling the spark of sexual attraction? And can these relationships survive and thrive? Can sexual attraction be cultivated later? Therapist Ian Kerner shares what he's learned in his practice.
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An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the "abortion pill."
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No air conditioning? Here are 14 methods for cooling your body and buffering your house from the outside heat.
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'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.
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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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Since Tupperware, the iconic kitchen brand that's been a household name for decades, signaled recently that it might be going out of business, you might be wondering how long your stash of its food storage containers is safe to use — especially if it's vintage.
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We leave behind our fears of monsters under the bed as we say goodbye to our childhoods, but one can follow us into adulthood and loom over our heads.
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The increasing popularity of stylish, trendy athletic wear has made über-comfortable clothing something that's not just for the gym. It's infiltrated all corners of culture, from high fashion runways to the offices of Silicon Valley executives — and really, it's appropriate for any occasion when you just want to be comfortable.
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The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.
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It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!
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Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a new species.
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The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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Even before their daughter was born in June, Aaron and Helen Chavez knew she would need heart surgery. Doctors expected her to have an operation around 6 months of age.
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The respiratory virus season has started early in kids this year and flooded children's hospitals in many parts of the country -- especially with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.
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Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.
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An experimental treatment, gantenerumab, failed to help people at high risk of memory loss from Alzheimer's or those who were in the early phases of the disease, the manufacturer said Monday.
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Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment?
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The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.
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Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
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Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.
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BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport.
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Full body scans, nutritious stockpiles and why strokes are rising in black communities.
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Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
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Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.
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Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
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Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.
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The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
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The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
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From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
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Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
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The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
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A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
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Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
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A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
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It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
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Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.
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The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
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Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
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Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
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When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
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The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
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Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
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More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
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Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.
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Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
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Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
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An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.
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For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
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Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
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The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
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The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
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There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.
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Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
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Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
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Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.
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Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
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