Now is the time to unplug and reset. Next year we enter a more dangerous world – but for now I need the silence of nature

The return of Trump demands extreme watchfulness. But effective vigilance also requires energy and strength, mental and emotional recharge and balance

‘My scars aren’t a finish line’: three trans and non-binary people on how top surgery changed their lives

The number of gender-affirming procedures rose in the US, followed by an onslaught of anti-trans laws. For many, the scars can be a symbol of pride and resilience

The missing midlife crisis: why 81% of millennials say they can’t afford one

This traditional period of inner turmoil is often accompanied by weight gain, cosmetic treatments, ill-advised purchases and new hobbies. But is it becoming a thing of the past?

‘Ghost network’ of US healthcare providers amounts to fraud, lawsuit says

New lawsuit finds ‘staggering’ cases of people struggling to find mental health care coinciding with mental health crisis

People in the US: is the looming election stressing you out? Tell us

With the election less than two weeks away, we’d like to hear from people in the US about what they’re anxious about and how they’re coping

What is ‘cortisol face’ and why is TikTok obsessed with it?

Online influencers claim high stress hormones cause puffy cheeks – but experts say it’s not as common as people think

‘A target on their back’: college athletes face wave of abuse amid gambling boom

Some states are moving to ban ‘proposition bets’, a type of side wager, but big firms are lobbying against it

Hospital gets $421m ‘landmark’ verdict after insurer found to underpay claims

Legal wrangling remains as Blue Cross Blue Shield pledges to seek reduction, if not elimination, of jury award

Push to improve syphilis testing in US as disease makes dramatic comeback

Cases have risen 80% in the last five years, and the US now has the highest syphilis rates since 1950

The wellness drink for sober people that some say they can’t stop drinking

Kratom drinks like Feel Free Classic are becoming more popular in the US, but studies show a risk of dependency