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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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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Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
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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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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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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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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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How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.
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Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
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Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
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'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
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Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
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Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
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Two women discuss turning crime scenes back into homes
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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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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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The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
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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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What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
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Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
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The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
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Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.
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Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
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Statistics Jersey says the ?2026?Children and Young People’s Survey?will open in October.
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Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
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Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
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The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
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The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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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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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
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The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
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Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
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Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
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Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
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Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
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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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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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The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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Andy Burnham wants to outline his ideas for a free-at-the-point-of-use social care system in his first speech to Labour conference as prime minister.
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Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
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Andy Burnham said the proposed care service would be laid out in detail and put on the ballot at the next general election.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.
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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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Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
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Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
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A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
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Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
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US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
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