91 m. ago Thousands of Britons to receive cheap blood tests for Alzheimer's in landmark trial

Researchers from University College London will use tests to detect proteins in the blood linked to the condition and other forms of dementia.

Events

1 hour ago Health problem that affects 1 in 4 could massively increase risk of dementia, experts discover

In a first-of-its-kind study French researchers found that people with the condition were up to 11 times as likely to have dementia.

Events

1 hour ago Revolutionary new blood test for Alzheimer’s could speed up diagnosis on the NHS

Only two thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis for the memory robbing condition in the UK

Events

1 hour ago Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

Cheap ultra-processed food behind rise in overweight children, with one in 10 now obese globally, says UnicefMore children around the world are obese than underweight for the first time, according to a UN report that warns ultra-processed junk food is overwhelming childhood diets.There are 188 million teenagers and school-age children with obesity – one in 10 – Unicef said, affecting health and development and bringing a risk of life-threatening diseases. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Prince of Wales to visit mental health hub on World Suicide Prevention Day

William will visit a new centre run by the Jac Lewis Foundation at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Politics

1 hour ago New fathers face ‘hidden’ suicide crisis as study reveals shocking figures

Seven times more fathers died by suicide within their baby’s first 1,001 days than mothers

Events

1 hour ago ‘Significant’ increases in cancer patients raising concerns about the level of care, charity says

Cancer patients are raising concerns about delays and pressures in the system

Science

2 h. ago Moment woman reunites with first love after 16 years – and what happened next

A woman in China went out one morning in August for breakfast and ended up being served by her high school sweetheart – the next six days read like something out of Jane Austen

Politics

3 h. ago UN chief argues that investing in fighting poverty instead of wars would make a more secure world

The United Nations chief is warning that soaring global military expenditures are reducing essential investments in health, education and job creation and don’t guarantee peace

Events

3 h. ago Florida man arrested at job interview after allegedly impersonating a nurse to apply for work at at least 10 clinics

Joseph Thomas Kinney has been charged with two counts of practicing health care profession without a license.

Events

3 h. ago Mental health warning as data reveals new dads at much greater risk of suicide

First UK population-level data on parental suicides shows that during the first 1,000 days after birth first time dads are most at risk

Events

4 h. ago Everything we learned about Bruce Willis’ struggle with dementia from his wife’s new memoir

Emma Heming Willis’s new book details her experience being her husband’s caregiver

Politics

4 h. ago Urgent tomato health alert as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak

Health authorities are warning about a worldwide Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened hundreds internationally, including 29 people in the UK since 2023.

Events

5 h. ago TV super nanny was dismissed as a 'silly, worried mum' after spotting tell

But despite having 25 years' experience working with infants, Channel 5 's TV super nanny Laura Amies' concerns were completely dismissed - with tragic consequences.

Politics

5 h. ago Your reusable water bottle could be hiding a silent killer... here's how to make it safe

Your trusty Stanley could be teeming with deadly bacteria like staphylococcus and E. coli, even if you wash it every day, a study from Purdue University has suggested.

Events

5 h. ago NHL CBA establishes a $4M annual fund for retired players' health care and wellness

The NHL's new collective bargaining agreement establishes an emergency health care and wellness fund for alumni

Economics

5 h. ago Lewis Ferguson reacts to Belarus horror tackle that 'felt like a bad one' as he reveals confusing ref explanation

It's been a long time coming for Lewis Ferguson but he's a key Scotland player at last

Events

5 h. ago Trump administration lays out its ‘Make America Healthy Again’ strategy

Report unveils recommendations that it says will improve the health of children

Politics

5 h. ago Hike taxes on gambling firms to fund fight against child poverty, voters say

The poll shared with the Mirror shows 64% of people support the idea of hiking taxes on gambling firms - a policy recently championed by the former Labour PM Gordon Brown

Economics

5 h. ago Interactive map shows the best and worst NHS hospital trusts in London

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust came out top nationally in the Government’s new NHS league table

Politics