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Jimmy Fallon hosted by Scottish soldiers after chance encounter
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality during his holiday in Royal Deeside. The actorContinue Reading
New blood test can detect more than 50 cancers early
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A pioneering blood test designed to screen for more than 50 types of cancer, currently being evaluated by the NHS, hasContinue Reading
Reason Rory McIlroy ‘never liked’ Roy Keane before brutal Erica Stoll comments
Rory McIlroy has previously made his feelings clear about Roy Keane, who made a harsh comment about the golfer’s wife, Erica Stoll. During the recent Ryder Cup victory, McIlroy faced jeers, whistles and some harsh words from the American crowd. The 36-year-old golfer responded with a few choice words ofContinue Reading
Grey’s Anatomy star departing temporarily as part of show’s cost saving measures
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Fan-favorite Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone is taking an extended break from the hit drama series. *Major Grey’s AnatomyContinue Reading
Home Office was told last week that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could face ban for Aston Villa match, police say
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact The Home Office was toldContinue Reading
Emma Raducanu claim sparks uproar as ex-world No 8 immediately struck down
Tennis fans have been quick to shut down former world number eight John Isner after his comments regarding Emma Raducanu and Monegasque ace Valentin Vacherot following the latter’s triumph at the Shanghai Masters. Vacherot, who was ranked 204 in the world prior to winning the tournament, enjoyed his own fairytaleContinue Reading
Stocks tumble amid US banking fears
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 closed down sharply on Friday, although well above early lows, as investorsContinue Reading
Rise in youth mortality fuelled by mental illness, drugs, violence and other preventable causes
In some regions, youth mortality has actually risen in the past decade. KieferPix/ Shutterstock Global mortality continues to fall. Life expectancy has improved to unprecedented levels and deaths in young children have plummeted. Yet for adolescents and young adults, especially those aged 15 to 24, little progress has been madeContinue Reading
The fungi living in the body play an important role in health – here’s what you should know about the ‘mycobiome’
The most common fungal species found in our mycobiome are yeast from the _Candida_ family. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in ourContinue Reading
New drug shows dramatic effect in shrinking lung cancer tumours
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A new drug is having a dramatic effect on shrinking lung cancer tumours, according to new research. A trial testing theContinue Reading