Wellbeing

Trial into puberty blockers for children paused over ‘wellbeing concerns’
A clinical trial into puberty blockers has been paused after the medicines regulator raised "new concerns directly related to the wellbeing of children", the government said.It comes after campaigners,...
How Changing the Time You Have Dinner Can Boost Your Wellbeing This Winter
It’s common to feel a little off right now. Doctors say that the colder months are a good time to rethink your evening routine—the best time to eat dinner...
How To Supercharge Your Digital Wellbeing In 2026
A digital detox—as in, ridding ourselves of all the gadgets and gizmos that rule our lives—is a very comforting thought. There are endless notifications to keep on top of,...
Which African countries are flourishing? Scientists have a new way of measuring well-being
What does it mean to live a good life? Psychologists and social scientists have been focusing on a new idea called flourishing – a sense of well-being that goes...
Woman diagnosed with cancer after her “normal” period pains were ignored
Extreme bloating, brain fog, heavy periods, and night sweats—Rachel Danchek experienced these symptoms for years, and she always assumed they were "normal" for women during their periods.They left her...
Surgeon who beat cancer 3 times debunks alternative therapies—”No evidence”
As a former consultant breast surgeon who has battled breast cancer three times in the last 10 years, Dr. Liz O'Riordan knows a thing or two about treating the...