As The Guardian's Sexual Healing column ends, its writer shares key insights on desire, normality, and intimacy learned from two decades of answering readers' questions. Discover what has changed and what remains the same.
Shoppers swear by a rapid rehydration powder to combat hangovers. Available in flavours like watermelon and mojito, it's packed with vitamins and electrolytes. Discover the top-rated cure.
Explore the rising doula movement in the UK as it confronts systemic gaps in maternity care. Meet the women offering emotional and physical support where the NHS falls short.
Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
Discover your star sign's forecast for Tuesday 30 December 2025. Mercury angles towards Saturn, creating a productive yet challenging cosmic climate. Read your personalised predictions.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
A leading UK medic warns A&E is 'in big trouble' as corridor care becomes normalised, with 16,600 deaths linked to long waits. Read the full analysis and official response.
Metropolitan Police urge public not to attempt entry to sold-out Mayor's fireworks. Plan travel, use 999 only for emergencies, and avoid Primrose Hill. Stay safe welcoming 2026.
The FDA has approved two new antibiotics for gonorrhoea, a breakthrough in the fight against superbugs. But experts warn the race against resistance is far from over. Discover the new models driving this critical research.
New data on dark energy sparks a major cosmological debate. Will the universe end in a violent Big Rip or collapse in a Big Crunch? Discover the latest research.
Discover why creatine supplements and 'fibre-maxxing' are the biggest wellness trends of 2025, driven by social media and a focus on gut health and cognitive function. Learn the science behind the hype.
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Ken Neville's heart stopped during a cardiac arrest. Thanks to rapid paramedic response, he recovered to celebrate Christmas with his family. Learn life-saving skills.
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
The UK's medicines regulator has seized £250,000 of unlicensed weight-loss drugs in a Northampton raid. Experts warn against buying jabs from social media due to serious health risks from counterfeits.
An under-desk walking pad, now under £80 on Amazon, is helping Brits get fitter. Users report weight loss in just 10 days with this compact, quiet treadmill perfect for home offices.
The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Stroud. The father, a Gloucestershire Police officer, survived. Authorities confirm the blaze was a tragic accident.
A serving police officer tried in vain to save his wife and two young children from a devastating Boxing Day fire in a Cotswolds cottage. The community is in shock.
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
A mother and her two young children have died in a tragic Boxing Day house fire in Stroud, Gloucestershire. One person escaped. Police confirm the fire is not suspicious.
Starting a fitness journey? Learn the facts about protein powders, creatine, and vitamins. Discover how to use supplements wisely to support your training goals, not replace a balanced diet.
Expert therapists reveal how to maintain a fulfilling sex life through life's stages, from child-rearing to empty nests. Learn why scheduling intimacy and embracing novelty are key.
The family of Isobel Wallace pay tribute after the two-year-old died in a tragic garden pond accident at her parents' new Doncaster home on Christmas Day.
Science confirms chronic stress suppresses immunity via cortisol. Discover the difference between short-term worry and long-term health risks, and what you can do about it.
Police urgently search for Haan, 10, missing from Harrow. Last seen on Southbank near London Dungeon at 2pm, 28 December. Call 999 if seen.
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.