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BARONESS CASEY: Just as we did for cancer treatment, this country must come together to create lasting change
Baroness Casey argues that dementia should become Britain’s next great national mission, with the same coordinated effort that transformed cancer treatment since the 1970s. She contends that dementia is currently mishandled as an inevitable part of ageing rather than as treatable neurological diseases, leaving patients and families poorly supported after diagnosis. Drawing on cancer’s example,…
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Family of Greek heiress, 30, who died from ‘toxic insect bite’ after being discharged from London hospital condemn ‘outrageous’ wait for answers a year after her death
Marissa Lemos, a 30-year-old Greek heiress, was found dead in her London townhouse on 11 September 2025, hours after being discharged from University College London Hospital (UCLH) following treatment for symptoms arising from an insect bite. Her family now demands accountability, claiming she was discharged without being assessed by a qualified NHS doctor and were…
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Means-test disability benefits to save £8billion and cut handouts to middle-class youngsters with anxiety, Labour told
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has told the Labour government it could save around £8billion a year by means-testing disability benefits, including cutting payments to middle-class young people with anxiety, ahead of the Timms Review and October’s Budget. The proposal would fold Personal Independence Payments (PIP) into the already means-tested Universal Credit system, targeting support…
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Britain’s 500+ private airports are blind spot in nation’s security through which weapons and migrants are being smuggled, report reveals
A new report from the defence think tank RUSI has warned that more than 500 regional airports, airfields and helipads across Britain are being exploited by criminals to smuggle drugs, cash, weapons and people into the country. Around one in five of these sites accept unscheduled flights from abroad that bypass the stringent customs checks…
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Michael Healy-Rae hospitalised after unprovoked assault in Dublin
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was hospitalised after being punched through the open window of his car while stopped in traffic in Dublin’s south inner city, in what has been described as a “totally unprovoked” attack. The incident, which occurred as he drove home to Kerry from Leinster House, has been widely condemned by senior political…
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Popular drugs for bone health linked to significantly lower Alzheimer’s risk
A large observational study of older adults in Hong Kong has found that commonly prescribed osteoporosis drugs, known as nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (NBPs), are associated with a significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The finding adds to growing evidence of a “bone-brain axis” linking skeletal health to cognitive decline, though researchers caution the…
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Pink Sweat$ on the Music That Keeps Him Moving | Billboard x Planet Fitness
In a promotional video for the “Artist in Motion” series, presented by Billboard and Planet Fitness, R&B singer Pink Sweat$ discusses how music underpins his daily routine, sense of self and wellbeing. He describes protecting his morning ritual with water and calming music before explaining the origins of his stage name and how movement and…
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Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles declares she’s cancer-free six months after harrowing diagnosis
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has said she is cancer-free after undergoing a planned medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic. The 68-year-old confirmed that follow-up tests were clear, bringing public reassurance after months of private treatment and prompting messages of support from political allies. Wiles was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer six months…
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Prizing the hospital’s reputation above babies’ safety was offensive, lawyer for Letby victims says
A lawyer representing families of babies harmed by Lucy Letby has said it was “offensive” that NHS executives at the Countess of Chester Hospital prioritised the hospital’s reputation over patient safety. Richard Scorer told the Mail’s Trial+ podcast that Lady Justice Thirlwall’s public inquiry report, which found hospital leadership “completely failed” to protect babies, made…
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Addict is beaten to death as gangs offer junkies drugs to fight in front of crowds in sickening new trend in Spain
A homeless man died after being beaten in a street brawl in Granada, Spain, that police believe was part of a disturbing new pattern in which gang organisers reportedly recruit drug addicts, many of them homeless, to fight each other in front of onlookers. The victim was left brain-dead following the fight on Saturday and…