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Scoop of powdered baby formula above an open can amid concerns over a recalled formula batch and Bacillus cereus toxin.

A father is demanding answers after his baby vomited and ended up in hospital; a subsequent investigation revealed that the formula milk in question may have contained a heat-resistant toxin associated with Bacillus cereus

May 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
View of Windsor Castle and the Long Walk in Windsor and Maidenhead, named one of England’s healthiest places to grow old

This district tops the list of ‘the best places to grow old’: it combines a life expectancy of 83.2 years with good primary care, more efficient emergency services and a greater number of places in care homes

May 24, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Ancient hunter-gatherer DNA may help explain why some Italians live to 100, according to a new longevity study.

Scientists have analysed the genomes of 333 Italian centenarians and detected a stronger genetic signature of Western hunter-gatherer ancestry; according to the study published subsequently, this ancient component increases the probability of reaching the age of 100 by 38% for every standard deviation

May 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Farnham park with flowers, trees, homes, and a playground in the Surrey market town near London

Charming town just 1 hour from London named one of the UK’s best places to live for a very healthy reason

May 24, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Baked beans on toast with cans and price tags after Aldi and Lidl beat Heinz in a blind taste test

Shoppers discovered that two own-brand products outperformed Heinz in a blind taste test; according to the results published afterwards, Aldi and Lidl scored 77% and Heinz 76%, costing 40p compared to £1.40

May 24, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust building amid reports of NHS hearing aid 312 battery shortages.

Deaf and hard-of-hearing NHS users have complained that the 312 batteries in their hearing aids ran out and they had to switch them off to save power, even though the NHS itself later stated that the supply issue had already been ‘resolved’

May 24, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Samantha Smith at home with a walking frame after years of unnecessary chemotherapy treatment

A mother of three claims that she was kept on chemotherapy for six and a half years, when, as she was later told, it should only have been for six months

May 24, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Knee X-ray showing joint wear, cartilage loss, and signs commonly linked to osteoarthritis

Stanford University has identified a protein linked to ageing, 15-PGDH, which appears to hinder cartilage repair; by inhibiting it, ‘worn-out’ knees regain their thickness and function, marking a preliminary but significant step in the fight against osteoarthritis

May 24, 2026 at 5:44 AM
A young child sitting alone outdoors, reflecting the emotional distance linked to growing up with little praise

Psychology suggests that the true hallmark of a childhood with little praise is not always a lack of ambition, but rather a more low-key lifestyle: carrying on without paying too much attention to the outside world, whilst, on the inside, self-criticism takes up too much space

May 24, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Statue of Confucius in front of Chinese characters, symbolizing wisdom, learning, and thoughtful conversation

A Chinese proverb says that a conversation with a wise person is worth more than a month’s worth of reading; this is not a criticism of reading, but a reminder of the difference between information and judgement

May 24, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Aerial view of an open-pit mine illustrating South Korea’s newly confirmed illite deposit in Yeongdong

South Korea has confirmed the existence of the largest known deposit of illite—a type of clay used in batteries, cosmetics, and oil drilling—under Yeongdong, with reserves of 104.5 million tons, leaving China far behind

May 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Raw chicken breasts on a plate before cooking with apple cider vinegar

Chicken breasts dry out in seconds if you overcook them, but a simple splash of apple cider vinegar can help tenderize the surface, lock in more juices, and give it a more “vibrant” flavor without any hassle

May 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Female and male paper figures on a split pink and blue background, illustrating gender differences in emotional perception

A quote from an FBI-trained negotiator on women and emotional perception: “Women are light-years ahead of us”

May 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Spoon filled with sugar and sugar cubes, illustrating a study linking sugar, hunger, and memory consolidation in fruit flies

French scientists confirm it: sugar is essential for consolidating memories, and they demonstrate that hunger and memory are linked

May 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Psychology suggests that people who wash dishes as they cook are not only more organized, but have often developed a subtle form of mental organization that helps them prevent chaos before it sets in

Psychology suggests that people who wash dishes as they cook are not only more organized, but have often developed a subtle form of mental organization that helps them prevent chaos before it sets in

May 22, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Empty toilet paper roll on a bathroom wall, symbolizing the 2026 shift toward smart toilets and bidets

Goodbye to toilet paper: the bathroom trend that’s gaining momentum in 2026

May 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Cigarette, heated tobacco device, and vape shown side by side in a study about smoking alternatives.

The difference between smoking, vaping, and using heated tobacco, according to a new scientific study

May 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Older parent over 70 sitting in silhouette by a window, reflecting on feeling less needed by adult children.

Most people don’t realize that many parents over the age of 70 don’t feel lonely because their children love them any less; they often experience a more subtle kind of loss: they no longer feel needed in the daily lives of their loved ones

May 21, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Lift-up storage bed with hidden under-bed compartments in a bright, calm bedroom

Say goodbye to platform beds: the new way to gain under-bed storage space without having to lift the mattress

May 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Warning sign about pesticide residues near a road, illustrating concerns over grapes, strawberries, and oranges sold in supermarkets

The three fruits found in supermarkets with the highest levels of pesticide residues

May 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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