
From Izal to the Guardian: A Collection of Witty Reader Letters Worth Sharing
Readers share sharp, humorous memories — from Izal toilet paper triggering relapses in OCD patients to a jazz musician's unlikely instrument.

Readers share sharp, humorous memories — from Izal toilet paper triggering relapses in OCD patients to a jazz musician's unlikely instrument.

Overdose deaths in the U.S. have dropped to historic lows, but experts warn a dangerous wave of synthetic street drugs could reverse that progress.

More Americans are ordering their own blood work without a doctor's prescription. But getting results is only half the battle.

When resident doctors walk out, something strange happens — hospitals get faster and calmer. But can this accidental efficiency ever become standard practice?

The UK government is overhauling school food standards, banning deep-fried items and slashing sugar to give millions of children healthier, more nutritious meals.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting flatly denies altering the pay offer for resident doctors, as a six-day strike in England prepares to conclude Monday morning.

After facing health struggles and personal upheaval, Lisa de-Laune turned her 50-new-things challenge into a thriving support network for women navigating midlife.

Project Hail Mary is thrilling audiences worldwide, but how accurate is the science? NASA scientists and medical experts weigh in on what's real.

A drug originally designed for a rare hormonal disorder may offer new hope for women battling platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, a major clinical trial reveals.

Harvard gut health expert Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares science-backed tips to eliminate bloating, constipation, and bathroom anxiety for good.

A photo of two friends stranded on an Indian roadside during COVID lockdown sparked a powerful film now shortlisted for an Oscar — with Martin Scorsese secretly involved.