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'Missed, delayed, abandoned': Landmark reports expose a dementia care system failing patients at every stage
'Missed, delayed, abandoned': Landmark reports expose a dementia care system failing patients at every stageFor confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementiaREAD MORE: How to spot if someone you love has warning signs of dementia By ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 00:01, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:15, 18 May 2026 e-mail 9 View comments
Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show
Two jets appeared to collide and their crews ejected during a performance at an air show at a military base in Idaho. "The aircrew involved in the incident are in stable condition," the base reported.(Image credit: Senior Airman Xavier Wilson)
So much for the old day job, Wes! NHS staff cuts and cash crisis tear apart ex-minister's parting boast
So much for the old day job, Wes! NHS staff cuts and cash crisis tear apart ex-minister's parting boastDo you have a story? Email lettice.bromovsky@dailymail.co.uk By LETTICE BROMOVSKY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:03, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 00:03, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Measles kills 450 kids in Bangladesh; probe sought into Yunus’ vax policy
DHAKA: With measles killing over 450 kids in Bangladesh since mid-March, a court order has been sought for barring former interim govt chief adviser Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving the country pending completion of probe into the shortage of measles vaccines during his tenure.
WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk'
The World Health Organisation (WHO) saidit was maintaining its assessment of the hantavirus outbreak as "low risk" as the cruise ship where the outbreak originated approached the Netherlands.In saying that the public-health risk for the hantavirus outbreak is “low,” the agency stated the risk for passengers and crew on the ship itself was still moderate. WHO’s latest disease-outbreak update said the event involved eight cases, including three deaths, and six laboratory-confirmed Andes virus infe...
Revealed: Why sweet dreams are made of sharing the same bedtimes
When your partner comes to bed after you, the disruption means it can take almost 40 minutes longer to fall asleep.
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report
Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence.The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island.The development underscores the Trump administration's concern with the...
2 ‘Love Skills’ That Can Repair Any Relationship, By A Psychologist
InnovationScience2 ‘Love Skills’ That Can Repair Any Relationship, By A PsychologistByMark Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 05:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Love may start with feelings, but research suggests long-term relationships survive through two...
For years I ignored a small red spot on my face and assumed it was a part of ageing. Then a doctor told me what it REALLY was. I'd never heard of it... but this is why you must get checked out
For years I ignored a small red spot on my face and assumed it was a part of ageing. Then a doctor told me what it REALLY was. I'd never heard of it... but this is why you must get checked outBy LORRAINE CANDY Updated: 21:39, 17 May 2026 e-mail 28 shares
NHS could be flooded with lawsuits from female staff over trans women using single-sex toilets
The NHS could be flooded with thousands of lawsuits from female staff over trans women using single-sex toilets. A NHS employee in Leeds was successful in suing health service bosses this week, arguing she was discriminated against and harassed because transgender colleagues were told they were able to use single-sex facilities, such as showers and toilets.As part of her argument, she referenced the policies adopted by NHS England which allowed transgender staff to use facilities according to th...
DRC struggling to contain Ebola outbreak as cases spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced repeated Ebola outbreaks.
Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?
The World Health Organization declares the epidemic a global health emergency.
Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds
People who regularly visit museums or participate in creative activities may be aging more slowly on a biological level, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.Researchers from University College London analyzed data from more than 3,500 adults and found that people who frequently engaged in arts and cultural activities showed signs of slower biological aging in several DNA-based measurements.The findings were published in the journal Innovation in Aging.CREATIVE HOBBIES KEEP THE BRAIN...
Video shows rescuers treating mountain climber who fell 50 feet
U.S. Video shows rescuers treating injured hiker who fell 50 feet on Washington mountain By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Emily Mae Czachor May 17, 2026 / 1:56 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An emergency crew rescue...
Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, Australian experts warn
Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, coalition says, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secretGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBig tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind longstanding health policies, leading health campaigners have warned, amid a parliamentary inquiry which took secret evidence from the cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris.A coalition of 15 health organisations including the Cancer Council and the Heart Fo...
UK pastor says he was arrested for preaching the gospel, speaking out against Islam
A 66-year-old U.K. pastor arrested while street preaching in London, said he is facing hate speech-related charges for preaching the Bible and speaking out against Islam."It's called inciting religious hatred — which is false," Pastor Steve Maile told Fox News Digital. "The cross of Christ is a message of hope, love, mercy, and reconciliation to a fallen world... How could that be hate?"Maile is a gospel singer and the senior pastor of Oasis City Church in Watford, England, a town outside London...
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health Emergency
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Africa ‘Extraordinary’ Public Health EmergencyByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 10:54am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineThe World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern late on Saturday ni...
Omaha Steaks, Nerf basketball and hazmat suits: Former contagion patients describe life in quarantine
As more than 40 Americans remain in quarantine for up to six weeks following a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, former patients who spent time inside some of the nation’s highest-security medical isolation units during previous viral contagions are sharing what it’s like to endure weeks cut off from the outside world.“I want the people who are being affected by this, who are in quarantine or who have loved ones who are in quarantine, to rest assured that they are in the best of ha
Dr Oz says 800 hospice providers suspended in California over alleged $1B Medicare fraud scheme
Dr. Mehmet Oz says federal officials have suspended 800 hospice and home health providers in California after uncovering what the Trump administration describes as a massive Medicare fraud scheme tied to foreign-linked criminal networks that allegedly siphoned more than $1 billion from taxpayers."These bad people — if they’re willing to steal your money, they will happily steal your health," Oz told "My View with Lara Trump.""They will throw your life in the gutter, and we’ve witnessed it," he s...
WHO declares international health emergency after Ebola outbreak in Congo
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