37 h. ago Dementia is NOT inevitable: scientists reveal how MILLIONS of cases can be prevented as they unveil a 'roadmap' to beat the disease

World-leading experts say millions of dementia cases could be prevented, if the  government reassess its approach to dementia care.

Science

38 h. ago Dementia myth shattered: scientists say it can be prevented in millions by tackling key risks as they unveil 'roadmap' to beat the disease

World-leading experts say millions of dementia cases could be prevented, if the  government reassess its approach to dementia care.

Events

2 w. ago NHS alert as clopidogrel could cause four 'common' side effects

This drug is prescribed to millions of Brits to help prevent blood clots forming

Events

2 w. ago Why 5,000 young people become homeless in Scotland every year

Finding ways to deal with family conflicts and prevent relationship breakdowns is key to tackling the problem of homelessness

Politics

2 w. ago Frustrated Trump voters say president hasn’t ‘tried at all’ to tackle key issues ahead of midterms: report

White House’s handling of the economy and its deportation policy raising concern among Trump supporters

Politics

2 w. ago For just £1.30 a person each year the UK could help end Aids by 2030, new analysis finds

Exclusive: Analysis by The Independent reveals the cost of protecting what remains of UK aid funding for the global HIV response – helping prevent millions of infections and deaths

Economics

2 w. ago Panthers v Seahawks, Browns v Steelers and more: NFL gameweek 17 – live

Playoff places up for grabs in penultimate week Drop Graham a line with your thoughtsElsewhere, we have a battle with playoff dreams on the line between the Seahawks and Panthers. The Seahawks need to win to stay ahead of the 49ers at the top of the NFC while the Panthers can clinch the NFC South with a win and a Buccaneers loss to the Dolphins. If Miami’s horrific 45-21 loss to Cincinnati last week is anything to go by then Tampa Bay should return to winning ways and force a title decider against Carolina next week regardless of the result in Charlotte.The big injury news comes from Seattle who will be without two key pieces. Starting left tackle Charles Cross and safety Coby Bryant miss out. Josh Jones stays in for Cross after performing well and not allowing a sack last week against the Rams. Ty Okada replaces Byrant in the secondary who also did well in the second half against the Rams. Okada did well earlier in the season replacing Julian Love when he snagged his first career i...

Politics