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Exclusive: Prof Clare Rusbridge calls for careful cross-breeding to introduce new genetic material

Story of fish discovered and rescued by cardiologist in Newcastle grips millions on social media

If we organise a monthly lads poker night or a female book group, are we as guilty of being exclusionary as the Garrick Club? Maybe we all need to mix up our social circles more, suggests Oliver Keens – or at least acknowledge when they’re not mixed at all

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The clip shows people rushing to help an older woman knocked over by one of the many stray dogs on Istanbul's streets.

Here in the UK, we’re a nation of animal lovers. In 2022, 38 million pets were living in the UK, with 57% of households having a furry or feathered friend. But there is something stopping people from taking on a feline or canine companion, and that’s allergies to pets.

Deep within your pet’s gut lies a hidden and profoundly influential realm: the microbiome. Gut health and the microbiome in humans are extremely trendy topics right now. However, did you know gut health is also vital for our animal companions?

Whether you consider yourself a pet owner, a ‘guardian’, or even a ‘pet parent’, there’s no doubt that having a furry family member comes with a big responsibility. One of the biggest decisions a pet parent has to make is their pet’s nutrition. After all, it’s a decision you and…

The Independent’s chief culture reporter Jacob Stalworthy explores how his decision to improve the wellbeing of his cat influenced his own self-improvement journey