Health & Fitness
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York mum told she was close to death opens Pilates studio after remarkable recovery
A York woman has transformed her life after being told she was close to death with a chronic condition.
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Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the stomach walks free from court
Laura Thompson, 38, avoided immediate jail after stabbing a man twice in Shildon. Teesside Crown Court suspended her 16-month sentence.
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Darlington Lions raise record £50,000 for more than 30 local good causes
Darlington Lions raise nearly £50,000 for 30 good causes, including £5,000 for The Listening Post’s youth mental health support in Darlington schools.
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One person taken to hospital after early morning incident closes North East road
One person was taken to hospital after a road incident in Stockton.
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'Do not eat' warning issued to Asda and Sainsbury's shoppers after recall
Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars due to undeclared peanuts caused by a packaging mix-up
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North Yorkshire nursery reopens with 77 places after £750,000 renovation
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, reopens after a £750,000 renovation, increasing capacity from 51 to 77 children.
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Paralympian on OnlyFans to make ends meet until 2028 gets huge offers, but draws line
The 22-year-old sprinter is using the $25,000 corporate deal to help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for her cerebral palsy while training in California
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York scooter enthusiasts raise more than £5,000 for hospital cancer centre
York Inset Scooter Club raised £5,800 for York Hospital’s Magnolia Centre, which provides cancer care and support.
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‘I won’t turn my heating on until December’ families' winter fears as bills rocket
Uswitch research suggests 1.7million UK households will not turn on their heating this winter as millions fear the cold and energy bills rising again
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"Global health is a team sport": World Health Summit in Berlin
In a world of multiple crises, global health must once again be seen as a team sport, says World Health Summit president Prof Dr Axel R. Pries in an interview with Euronews. He also sees Europe, built on the EU framework, in a leading role.
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More than 21,000 free breakfasts for York pupils thanks to £55,000 donation
More than 21,000 free breakfasts will be served to schoolchildren at two York schools over the next three years.
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New £7m campaign to boost sport and healthier living across Yorkshire
A new partnership aims to put movement and sport at the centre of healthier communities across Yorkshire.
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Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, has filed a court response to a restraining order from Parton's longtime manager, Danny Nozell
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What is a lung nodule? Pope Leo undergoes surgery after cancer diagnosis
The growth was spotted during a routine check-up
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Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung
Pontiff, 71, undergoes 90-minute operation after nodule discovered during medical exam
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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery
Vatican says pontiff had lower lobe of right lung removed in ‘successful, on schedule and as planned’ operation in Rome
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Brain training shows promise for short-term depression relief
Training that encourages people to alter their brain's activity seems to reduce negative emotions among people with depression, but not in the way researchers expected
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Vatican issues update on Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery and recovery
The surgery got under way as medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel Tuesday evening
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SS United States gets sinking date after years-long battle
The retired ocean liner previously spent nearly 30 years deteriorating at Philadelphia’s Pier 82
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'Google Health Coach onboarding incorporates explicit consent': I asked Google about its new multi-year partnership with Flo Health in the light of privacy concerns
Google assured me that its algos are 'designed not to log or store sensitive women’s health-related events'.
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Your Fitbit Air is about to get much smarter thanks to Google’s next update — and yes, it includes improved automatic detection for 'over 100' workouts
The Fitbit Air is getting smarter workout detection tools, powered by a new LLM model for improved reliability.
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'It's never too late': North Yorkshire man's remarkable smoking turnaround at 79
A Whitby man in his 70s has praised a "vital" service which has helped him quit smoking after 65 years.
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Vet nurse struck off after injecting himself with dog anaesthetic
Robert Drummond stole the medicine from the clinic where he worked
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Swimming pool evacuated after handyman mistakenly releases mustard gas
The fire service was called as the pool and gym were being evacuated
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Person airlifted to hospital after two-car crash at notorious Kinninvie crossroads
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at the Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle.
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Screens at schools fuelling child health 'crisis', doctors warn
About one million children now spend nearly every lesson on screens
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'It's never too late': North Yorkshire man's remarkable smoking turnaround at 79
A Whitby man in his 70s has praised a "vital" service which has helped him quit smoking after 65 years.
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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Alleged arson attack outside hospital in York sparks probe
An appeal has been launched after an alleged arson attack outside Nuffield Hospital in York.
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What is XFG Covid strain? Symptoms to look out for as UK cases rise
More than half of the positive tests were found to be a variant of XFG
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York Hospital supporting staff after man falls from second-floor window at site
York Hospital has said it is supporting staff affected by a young man falling from a second-floor window at the site.
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Alleged arson attack outside hospital in York sparks probe
An appeal has been launched after an alleged arson attack outside Nuffield Hospital in York.
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Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
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Former smoker thanks council in helping him quit after 65 years
An inspirational local resident has thanked our stop smoking service after successfully quitting the habit he had for more than six decades, improving his health and saving £200 a month.
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Weight loss jabs linked to unusual health problem in new study
Experts say potential side effects no reason to stop using jabs
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German word of the day: Herbstblues
As the days get shorter and the mornings turn misty, you may hear Germans start to talk about this condition, which describes that dip in energy and mood when summer’s brightness fades.
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Driver avoids jail for 'brutal' hit-and-run that left woman seriously injured
A driver who carried out a brutal hit-and-run on a woman that ended up severely injured avoided jail today.
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Whitby man, 79, quits smoking after 65 years with council support
A 79-year-old man from Whitby has quit smoking after 65 years, saying his health has improved and he is saving around £200 a month following support from
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We’ve made menopause visible, now we need to make menopause care better - Dr Lubna Khan-Salim
For decades, women were told that hot flushes, sleepless nights, brain fog, anxiety and changing bodies were simply something they had to put up with. Thankfully, times have changed.
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'People aren’t perfect, and everyone knows it': Security experts still see humans as the biggest threat to their business
Forget the hackers, YOU are the problem
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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Ayrshire gran, 71, preparing to compete at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
A 71-year-old “Glamour Gran” preparing to compete at this year’s Miss Great Britain beauty pageant has said “it doesn’t matter what age you are, people can do wonderful things”.
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The complex issue of egg-freezing in sport
BBC Sport examines the potential benefits, risks and unanswered questions facing female athletes about egg-freezing.
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North Yorkshire paedophile who took 'tick box' approach to rehabilitation is jailed
A North Yorkshire paedophile who treated his community-based sentence as a 'tick box' exercise has been sent to prison.
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North Yorkshire paedophile who took 'tick box' approach to rehabilitation is jailed
A North Yorkshire paedophile who treated his community-based sentence as a 'tick box' exercise has been sent to prison.
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Midwives win £750,000 in compensation for dangerous exposure to laughing gas
More than 120 midwives at Basildon University Hospital were awarded the settlement
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Man seriously injured after falling from second-floor window at York Hospital
A man has been left with serious injuries after falling from a second-floor window at York Hospital.
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Dozens of Tennessee Walmart employees hospitalized for ‘possible’ food illness
Emergency crews evaluated up to 30 workers experiencing sudden nausea and vomiting during an overnight shift
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Man seriously injured after falling from second-floor window at York Hospital
An investigation is underway after a man fell from a second floor window at York Hospital. The man suffered serious injuries in the fall. YorkMix understands he has been left in a coma. There was a huge police response to the incident on...
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Scientists map faces to find key to beautiful smile
Findings may lead to better aesthetic treatments for South East Asians