Two students aged between 18 and 21 have died amid an outbreak in the UK. Health officials are investigating a meningitis outbreak in Kent after the deaths of two young people in the Canterbury area. The cluster has been linked…
A dentist has shared guidance on four possible causes of “gym mouth” — a casual term used to describe the ways workouts can impact oral health. Dr Deepa Chopra, a dentist at Whites Dental, says that while exercise is vital…
Scientists believe they may have identified a way for humans to learn from whales’ remarkable 200-year lifespans. Researchers at the University of Rochester say the biological tools behind whales’ long lives could eventually point toward new treatments for diseases that…
What happens to sperm cells that are not expelled from the body? Your guess is as good as mine, but science has the answer. It may surprise some people, but many don’t really understand what’s happening inside the male reproductive…
Researchers have developed a clock they say is so accurate it could force a rethink of what a second actually is. A group of scientists in China has been pushing the limits of precision timekeeping, producing what’s being described as…
The mother of former adult performer Emily Willis is expected to withdraw her lawsuit against a rehab facility after the 27-year-old was left “permanently disabled” following a heart attack. Willis suffered a cardiac arrest while staying at Summit Malibu, a…
A diver has reportedly located what could be a “lost” US nuclear weapon connected to a frightening Cold War-era mishap. Few objects demand constant accounting quite like a nuclear bomb, yet one was inadvertently discarded during a US Air Force…
Surviving a nuclear strike is an ordeal no person or animal should ever have to face. But as major powers become increasingly entangled in volatile conflicts, it’s a scenario that could, one day, confront ordinary people. If you’re outside the…
Meteorologists are warning that a major storm could sweep across large parts of the US, potentially affecting up to 2 billion Americans. With spring getting underway, conditions haven’t exactly shifted into the calmer, brighter pattern many expect at this time…
A 24-year-old woman who has already overcome cancer twice is now recovering from botulism, a rare and potentially fatal illness. Trinity Peterson-Mayes has faced major health challenges since infancy. Her first came when she was only two months old, when…
Donald Trump has taken aim at a journalist, assigning her a derogatory nickname and suggesting he may take legal action against her. Maggie Haberman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, authored the 2022 biography Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and…
Several well-known faces at the Oscars drew attention for a small red pin on their outfits, prompting questions about what it represents and the cause behind it. The Academy Awards can be a high-pressure evening for nominees and presenters, but…
For a brief window each spring, places all over Japan turn blush-pink as cherry trees burst into flower — a celebration known as sakura season. From riversides to parks to major shopping streets, the scenery shifts into soft pastels, and…
A Texas mom has removed an Amazon Alexa device from her home after she says it asked her four-year-old daughter an ‘inappropriate’ question. Christine Hosterman said the incident occurred about two weeks ago while she was making dinner. According to…
Scoring a seat at a huge awards ceremony typically means you’re in a nominated project — or you’re attending as the partner or family member of someone who is. Yet there’s a behind-the-scenes group of everyday attendees who can end…
Viewers have voiced frustration after several well-known names apparently didn’t appear in the Oscars’ 2026 In Memoriam section. The In Memoriam tribute has been part of the ceremony for decades, offering a short pause in the night to honour performers…