NHS to raise statin dosage in bid to slash cholesterol

NHS to raise statin dosage in bid to slash cholesterol

Two million people will be advised to boost their statin dose in order to slash their cholesterol levels under new NHS targets. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said the guidance could mean 145,000 fewer heart attacks, strokes and other cardiac incidents in the next decade. For the first time, Nice has … Read more

My wife refused to admit she had dementia – she was only 55

My wife refused to admit she had dementia – she was only 55

Even before the scans and tests, it was clear to everyone that Catriona’s memory was severely failing. Although David Cameron was Prime Minister at the time, Catriona thought it was still Margaret Thatcher. We were finally, gently, told that she had Alzheimer’s. Catriona was prescribed a drug, donepezil, which we were told could stave off … Read more

Greeks call ‘rat-faced’ Sunak a b—— amid growing anger over Elgin Marbles

Greeks call ‘rat-faced’ Sunak a b—— amid growing anger over Elgin Marbles

The headline of a separate story on Wednesday told readers that “barbarians and traitors are in cahoots with [Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip] Erdogan”. Another urged “crypto-Orthodox King Charles, who wears a Greek-flag-themed tie” to “intervene and wash away the shame”. Importantly, the King was “nothing like the rascal Elgin”, the newspaper thundered as it attacked … Read more

all 41 trapped workers are rescued after 17 days underground

all 41 trapped workers are rescued after 17 days underground

The miners will receive immediate medical attention within the tunnel’s makeshift medical centre before being transferred to a nearby makeshift hospital for further care, said Mr Singh. For family members like Dhanpati, whose son Ram Sundar was among the trapped workers, the successful rescue has marked an end to 17 days of anguish. “He is … Read more

Why potatoes are our new carb heroes – and how to eat them healthily

Why potatoes are our new carb heroes – and how to eat them healthily

They’re particularly good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium, as well as a less talk-about nutrient called choline, which Dr Mellor says is vital for a healthy brain, nerves and muscles and especially important for pregnant women.  For genetic reasons, some of us don’t make as much choline as others, so it’s important … Read more

The £5 trillion ‘pyramid scheme’ threatening to wreck your retirement

The £5 trillion ‘pyramid scheme’ threatening to wreck your retirement

In 2021 alone, more than 1,500 British companies – many of them household names – vanished into private hands including supermarket chain Morrisons, defence supplier Ultra Electronics, and security giant G4S.  Private equity chalked up $1.3tr worth of deals worldwide – shattering the previous high of $670bn set in the year before Lehman Brothers imploded. … Read more

Why 2024 will be the biggest year ever for travel

Why 2024 will be the biggest year ever for travel

But, Venice aside, the current key to whether or not world tourism keeps on growing is not so much the amount of accommodation available. Generally-speaking, there are enough hotels, apartments, villas, Air BNBs and holiday cottages in the world to absorb the rising demand in the shorter term. And even where accommodation is tight, it … Read more