Health & Fitness
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University of Dundee study to explore breastfeeding support for parents of twins
The University of Dundee is leading a UK-wide study exploring the challenges faced by parents who breastfeed twins, triplets and other multiple-birth babies, with the aim of improving support from healthcare providers.
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‘Someone has been following me’: safety fears after bullet inscribed with ‘RAT’ left on Victorian minister’s car
Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen Haines
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Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo
The World Health Organization reports that a nurse has been killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo
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Birthkeeper who allegedly ‘groomed’ pregnant women to fear hospital could face criminal charges
Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birth
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Shop told 'food must not be stored or handled in the toilet' by inspectors
The inspection found a range of issues with food hygiene practices, structural standards, and management controls.
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Body found in search for man reported missing in Stranraer
A body has been found during searches for a man reported missing in Stranraer.
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RECAP - Hundreds of homes left without power across County Durham as storm hits
- Good morning and welcome to our Northern Echo live breaking news blog. - Hundreds of homes across County Durham are without power this morning as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds across the region. - Northern Powergrid is working to restore supplies to affected properties. - It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops. - If you have been affected by a power cut, or have any pictures or information, and it is safe to do so, please get in touch by emailing anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk.
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Here's why a city centre takeaway was slapped with a 1 star hygiene rating
The visit, carried out by environmental health officers, found that hot water was not available at the rear preparation sink due to a broken boiler.
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Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
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Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation
He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.
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North East woman praises foot and ankle school for easing surgery fears
A North East woman who feared going into hospital has praised an NHS scheme helping patients prepare for foot and ankle surgery and recover faster.
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LIVE - Hundreds of homes left without power across County Durham as storm hits
- Good morning and welcome to our Northern Echo live breaking news blog. - Hundreds of homes across County Durham are without power this morning as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds across the region. - Northern Powergrid is working to restore supplies to affected properties. - It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops. - If you have been affected by a power cut, or have any pictures or information, and it is safe to do so, please get in touch by emailing anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk.
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Amgen says 'breakthrough' drug improves lung cancer survival rate by 58 per cent
The company says the results are ‘unprecedented’
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Senior doctor warns SNP's NHS shake-up risks 'small death' of local hospitals
A leading BMA doctor warns SNP plans to centralise surgery could threaten local hospitals, emergency care and intensive care services across Scotland.
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Switching a fitness tracker doesn't have to mean losing workout data — here's how to transfer health data between Apple, Garmin, Google Fitbit and Strava
Changing fitness trackers doesn't have to mean starting over
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Heart experts say one drink can cut blood pressure 'like medication'
Blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the silent killer as it can go completely undetected until it's caused serious problems
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Missouri man shot dead his girlfriend in her hospital bed, cops say
The victim was found in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest
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New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
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Patient taken to hospital and three treated at scene after crash in County Durham
One person has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash near Wheatley Hill, in County Durham.
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Chicken shop now 'permanently closed' after 1 star food hygiene rating
The inspection revealed several critical areas needing immediate attention.
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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025
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Between quick wins and big dreams lies Burnham's biggest test, starting with the Budget
The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health
Some campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way
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I tried a Japanese-inspired head spa to improve my scalp health and hair
DO you ever think about the state of your scalp?
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Future nurses and medics honoured at Darlington hospital event
CDDFT celebrates T-Level students in Darlington on October 22, showcasing NHS careers, industry placements and mentoring to develop future healthcare staff.
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'I tried ketamine at university aged 18 - it cost me 10 years of my life'
A man who says he lost 10 years of his life due to ketamine addiction has told why he hopes young people will think twice before taking the drug.
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North East Girl Guides group raises £200 for lifeboat charity after visit
A North East Girl Guides group raised £200 for the RNLI after learning about lifeboat crews’ work and water safety.
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Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospital
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Finding balance with Tai Chi and why it's growing in popularity
A gentle form of exercise rooted in ancient tradition is helping residents find balance and calm.
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Australian MP Helen Haines' condition improves after alleged car attack
The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.
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Harrogate Petrol Prices: Cheapest Unleaded and Diesel Today
Cheapest petrol in Harrogate today: unleaded from 167.7p and diesel from 190.7p a litre, across 8 forecourts within 8 miles. Updated every morning from the...
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Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training
A few weeks ago, sporting director Max Eberl said that Kompany, who reportedly needed help climbing stairs, had been struggling with both a viral infection and a hip injury.
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A common culprit may be to blame for your fall sore throat
Cranking up the heat as days grow colder could be making it worse
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GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
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Peres Jepchirchir: Women's world marathon provisionally suspended for doping
Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.
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Body temperature may drive the higher risk of autoimmune conditions in women
Autoimmune conditions are much more common in women than men, which could partly be due to the fluctuating body temperatures that occur during the menstrual cycle and menopause
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Personal trainer turns summer gamble into new fitness studio near York
Personal trainer Jack Bradley has turned a seasonal gamble into a new independent personal training studio in Buttercrambe.
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Stairfoot roundabout: Humane treatment pledged for rabbits during £30m revamp
Wild rabbits occupying green space on a busy Barnsley roundabout will be treated humanly during a £30m improvement scheme, the council has pledged.
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Nurse struck off after falsifying patients’ records to get herself weight loss jabs
The Nursing and Midwifery Council panel described Sarah Didymus's actions as ‘calculated and sophisticated’
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Personalised cancer vaccine expected to be approved next year
A bespoke vaccine that is tailored to target an individual's unique skin cancer reduced rates of recurrence or death in a late-stage trial, making an approval expected
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Birstwith boy's pumpkin trail to support Yorkshire Cancer Research
A young fundraiser is organising a charity pumpkin trail in Birstwith to support Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Bukayo Saka: Arsenal fear forward could be out for two months
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka could be sidelined for up to eight weeks with the quadriceps injury he suffered against Bayern Munich.
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NHS radiographer who left women feeling like 'pieces of meat' struck off
Oluwaseyi Idowu was referred to the tribunal after one patient suffered cuts, friction burns and pain
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World-first personalised cancer vaccine slashes risk of death and disease returning
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Scientists edit human DNA inside the body for the first time
Experts hope technique could pave the way for faster and cheaper genetic therapies
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Millions of mothers still don’t have clean water to give birth. It’s time to act
In my home country of Ethiopia, 45 per cent of healthcare facilities function without a water supply, and 60 per cent have either no or a limited level of sanitation, writes Frehiwot Gebrewold
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Boy injured after being attacked for 'challenging man urinating in street'
Police have issued an appeal to find a suspect described as a "tall, fat, bald man with a beard".
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It’s an AI-proof, in-demand profession - and people are leaving in droves
Driven off front lines by severe burnout and physical threats, tens of thousands of experienced nurses are moving to telehealth, urgent care and outpatient clinics
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Scottish mental health hub supports more than 8,500 visitors in first year
The Nook, a free walk-in mental health hub in Glasgow run by SAMH, has welcomed more than 8,500 visitors in its first year as the charity seeks funding to expand across Scotland.
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Chest infection or cold? Boots pharmacist shares key signs and when to see a GP
Boots pharmacist shares chest infection symptoms, recovery advice and warning signs.
