Should I stop drinking bottled water?

Do you get a healthier, safer and more refreshing drink when you buy it off the shelf? The answer is ‘no’, and doing so hurts the environment and your wallet

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Best Places to Retire Abroad: The Philippines

Beautiful beaches and fresh seafood delivered to the door are among the draws for one couple.

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A Mother and Daughter's Quality Time in the Jungles of Ecuador

Intrepid pair seeks and finds adventure exploring the Amazon rain forest.

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This Is Retirement? Around the World by Bike

Look beyond your fears, says a couple who hit the road instead of walking into the sunset.

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How to Add Life to Longer Lives

Scientists are pushing to extend our lifespans. But are we ready to fill all those added days?

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Roller Coasters Make a Comeback

A global roller coaster boom is providing riders with plenty of chances to scream. One coaster drops thrill-seekers 32 stories.

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Sports Needs More of Riley Curry

Jason Gay: The delightful hijacking of postgame news conferences by Riley Curry, the 2-year-old daughter of Golden State star Stephen Curry, has provided a much-needed reminder: We need to chill out and start giving pro sports back to kids.

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The $775,000 Watch on Rafael Nadal's Arm

Everyone wants to know if this is the year Rafael Nadal’s French Open reign finally ends. But among Nadal’s fellow players, the $775,000 Richard Mille watch he wears during play inspires almost as much curiosity.

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What Would FIFA Be Without Europe?

The headquarters of soccer’s world and European governing bodies are only about 160 miles apart, each in their own scenic corners of Switzerland. The rift between them, however, is much wider.

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John Kerry: Not Your Average Cyclist

Secretary of State John Kerry, who broke his leg Sunday while cycling near Geneva, is a remarkable athlete, say those who have ridden with him.

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Sock's Run Shows Not All Americans Slip on Clay

When Jack Sock steps on the court with Rafael Nadal on Monday, he’ll be playing just his 25th main draw professional match on red clay. His run at the French Open reveals something that American tennis fans have forgotten: It doesn’t always take a lot of time on red clay to be good on it.

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Groups Press F.D.A. to Approve ‘Women’s Viagra’

Flibanserin, which aims to restore lost libido in women, has been twice rejected by the F.D.A., which cited limited effectiveness as well as side effects. The drug will go before agency advisers again on Thursday.









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Federal Investigators Fault Medicare’s Reliance on Doctors for Pay Standards

An overreliance on the American Medical Association may result in inaccuracies in the distribution of more than $70 billion a year to doctors treating Medicare patients, investigators said.









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Drug duo 'shrinks 60% of melanomas'

A pair of cancer drugs can shrink tumours in nearly 60% of people with advanced melanoma, a trial suggests.

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GP appointments are hard to get, say third of NHS patients in England

Difficulty seeing same doctor, booking online or obtaining evening appointments casts doubt on David Cameron’s aim of 8am-8pm, seven-day GP access

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Doctors Seek Test for Deploying New Life-Extending Cancer Drugs

Identifying which patients are likely to benefit from expensive treatments such as Opdivo, Yervoy and Keytruda could save money and prevent side effects.









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Christopher Eccleston: ‘Dementia dismantled my father’s personality’

As the devastating disease took over my father, I struggled to salvage a loving relationship, before finding a new way to enter his world – with crosswords, Shakespeare and humour

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VIDEO: 'Rip-off' temp agencies to be tackled

The health service plans to "clamp down on some of the staffing agencies ripping off the NHS", the chief executive of NHS England has said.

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NHS to target 'rip-off' temp agencies

The health service plans to "clamp down on some of the staffing agencies ripping off the NHS", the chief executive of NHS England says.

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VIDEO: Stars call for dementia research funds

A leading dementia charity, Alzheimer's Research UK, is to launch its first national TV campaign to highlight what it says is an urgent need for more investment for research.

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VIDEO: Dog vaccination to prevent child rabies

A mass dog vaccination project in a city in Malawi is aiming to eradicate the deadly disease, as Lizzie Crouch reports.

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Profiting From Addiction: A Choice for Recovering Addicts: Relapse or Homelessness

Virtually unnoticed and effectively unregulated, a system of housing known as “three-quarter” homes profits off the poor and desperate in New York City.


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Spinal cord injury cancer drug hope

A group of drugs being trialled for cancer could also be used to make nerves regrow and treat spinal cord injuries, a study in mice suggests.

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Alleged FIFA Payments Suggest Link to Top Officials

The size of 2008 transfers, alleged in a Justice Department indictment, would have required approval within a small group at FIFA’s highest levels, former and current FIFA officials say.

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French Open: Serena Williams Defeats Azarenaka

Serena Williams’ 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Victoria Azarenka on Saturday propels her to the fourth round and gives her a 9-0 record against Azarenka in Grand Slam tournaments.

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Watch: Apparent Black Widow Spider Found Amongst Michigan Woman's Grapes

Alexis Gentile killed the spider that was making a home within the bunch of grapes she was eating.

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Cancer drug impact hope 'remarkable'

The potential impact of a new cancer drug invented in Cardiff is described as "remarkable" at the world's biggest gathering of oncologists.

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Well: Easy Peasy

An abundance of fresh English peas can turn any dish into a bright springtime meal.









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