The Health Report

Both operations are life-changing, but patients should be aware of the rocky terrain that may lie ahead when they put down their crutches

Why our ancestors had straight teeth without braces Small jaws mean big problems for modern humans. Modern diets gave us smaller jaws—and a lifetime of orthodontic problems. Every year, millions of children and teens undergo a common ritual of growing up: getting braces. And it’s not just young folks who turn to metal brackets to handle some common dental issues—the Cleveland Clinic estimates that some 20% of new orthodontic patients are over the age of 18. Braces, be it the classic metal

The melanoma doctor's brain cancer treatment experiment has sparked hope for a breakthrough.

It’s never an easy decision, but sometimes you just need to let go. Here’s how to know whether it’s time.

What 460 million tests tell us about diet, genetics and your heart June 07, 2026 According to an analysis of 460 million lipid tests taken in 17 countries across five continents, South Korea takes the crown for the lowest LDL (or 'bad') cholesterol levels. Published in the European Heart Journal in 2023, the research paints a varied picture of cholesterol levels around the world, reinforcing the idea that cultural norms, like diets and exercise patterns, can affect the average citizen's risk of

My patients often assume their frequent bathroom trips are an inevitable part of ageing, however it could be signalling a health issue

Antarctica’s 'doomsday glacier' is starting to fail

NOT EVEN TWO months into my job here at WIRED, I found myself barfing in the office bathroom.

Not getting enough sleep could impair your brain as much as being drunk, experts have revealed.

The years between early childhood and adolescence are often overlooked.

“You’ll change your mind”—a sentence many childfree adults hear repeatedly, especially when they’re young.

Here are some tips for choosing an over-the-counter medication for headaches, body aches, fever and more.

Pop the kettle on, because this one isn’t straightforward. There are reams of research looking into the health effects of hot drinks but, sadly, the scientific method doesn’t hold much stock in tournament-style knockouts.

We're increasingly prioritising our own needs over those of the wider community, which may be causing us to love our partners less intensely