Scientists have determined that how the brain shape changes with age could indicate early signs of dementia. Experts are finding that the best way to understand how the brain ages is not by examining individual parts, but by studying its overall structure and how its different regions interact with one another. In a large study, […]

Canada’s travel advisory website now includes guidance for a Palestinian state and Israel following the government’s official recognition of statehood, a move defended by Prime Minister Mark Carney as “necessary” and called “evil” by a Conservative critic on Monday. “We offer our full partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the […]

Harmful gut bacteria could be driving the surge in cases of deadly liver cancer, scientists have revealed in a concerning new study. When people think of liver disease, many will say it is caused by excessive alcohol intake—but experts say anything that can increase fat in and on the liver, such as a poor diet, […]

A top doctor has detailed the cheap store cupboard essentials that can dramatically boost fibre intake—a key way to beat bowel cancer, according to experts. In an Instagram video, viewed 1.1 million times, Dr Karan Rajan, a surgeon working in NHS hospitals, dubbed his simple method ‘fibermaxxing’. He said: ‘If you want easy ways to […]

The US and China have extended their trade truce for another 90 days, just hours before the world’s two biggest economies were set to hike tariffs on each other. On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue the truce until 10 November, while Beijing also announced it would extend its tariffs pause. It […]

A further 11 deaths resulting from malnutrition have been reported in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. That brings the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 212, including 98 children. At least 38 people have also been killed and 491 injured as a result of Israeli military activity over the past 24 hours, the […]

Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals to 250 per cent in a major blow to the country. The US President initially proposed 200 per cent tariffs on foreign pharmaceutical imports last month, claiming they will be phased in over a year or more. He has since hinted to a US business […]

Canada’s minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade says conversations with American officials over steep tariffs remain “constructive,” but a resolution is still out of reach. Appearing on Face the Nation Sunday, Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa is hoping for progress in discussions on the 50 per cent tariff the U.S. has placed on Canadian aluminum; a move […]