Health & Fitness
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Local Lotto celebrates eight years of supporting good Harrogate causes
The Local Lotto has celebrated its eighth birthday, with more than £38,000 now raised each year for good causes across the Harrogate district.
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Asda apologises to shoppers as potential health risk sparks UK recall
Prolonged exposure above specified limits may pose potential health risks and possibly cause damage to the reproductive system.
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Bradford becomes Yorkshire centre for pioneering procedure
Patients are benefiting from new treatments and quicker care thanks to innovation in an area of care.
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York gym in running for national award as it marks second anniversary
The Recharge Hub in Clifton Moor is in the running for Group Exercise Gym of the Year at the 2026 National Fitness Awards.
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Where does body fat go when we lose weight?
Researchers estimate that around 84% of lost body fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide, while the remaining 16% is lost as water.
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700-body mortuary gets go ahead in York amid 'decomposition' fears
Plans for a mortuary housing up to 700 bodies in York have been approved.
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York gym in running for national award as it marks second anniversary
The Recharge Hub in Clifton Moor is in the running for Group Exercise Gym of the Year at the 2026 National Fitness Awards.
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Acomb variety night to raise funds for mitochondrial disease charity
A variety night in Acomb will help raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease.
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700-body mortuary gets go ahead in York amid 'decomposition' fears
Plans for a mortuary housing up to 700 bodies in York have been approved.
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Former Wallabies hooker Nathan Charles diagnosed with MND after health decline
Former Australia rugby international Nathan Charles, who overcame cystic fibrosis to play a contact sport professionally, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)
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Son who used AI to help save mum's life hopes case can help other Parkinson's patients
Doctors say clinical trials are needed to understand more after Ed Patrick identified a potential side effect of a Parkinson's drug.
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Tiny DNA capsules could one day hold 50 PB each
Forget processors: this DNA setup could test millions of flight schedules at once by letting chemicals do the math
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Acomb variety night to raise funds for mitochondrial disease charity
A variety night in Acomb will help raise funds for The Lily Foundation, which supports people with mitochondrial disease.
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Newborns in England now being tested for SMA after Jesy Nelson campaign
Testing for the rare genetic condition is being incorporated into the heel prick test
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Girl, 12, campaigns for healthier hospital food
Audrina, 12, launched a petition after spending time in hospital with cancer.
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Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer says
Her lawyer says Pike is being "provided life-saving measures" after two syringes of pentobarbital.
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Floating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their nets
Simple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots being trapped underwater, two-year study shows
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ASU hockey coach on leave after player’s collapse during workout
Seven players sent a letter to the university president urging the school to place the coaches involved in the workout on administrative leave
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Review: Paranormal Activity
Just in time for spooky season, Paranormal Activity is haunting the Grand Opera House York stage this week. Horror, at its best, is illuminating, a fact that seems to be deeply understood by writer and director Felix Barrett. It brings what...
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A low score on these tests may warn of greater chance of stroke, scientists discover
The risk of stroke doubles every 10 years after age 55 - though manny people under age 65 also have strokes
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Pete Hegseth just spiraled into religious fervor while shouting about killer bots
An energized, wide-eyed Hegseth claimed the entire free press is committing treason before suggesting that more Christian chaplains in the military might help them build killing drones and achieve more ‘lethality’, writes Holly Baxter
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Plans to allow more people the chance to secure their own home
People with a learning or physical disability or mental health challenges will be given more support to secure permanent housing in a scheme funded through a tax on second homes.
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Top York restaurant rated one star for food hygiene after inspection
One of York’s highest rated restaurants- Damastique in Goodramgate- has scored one-star for food hygiene.
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'These basics made a huge difference' - North Yorkshire charity announces closure
A much-loved hospital charity is closing its doors after 30 years of service.
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As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures
When summer heat feels stifling, most people can cool off with a glass of ice-cold water, turning up the AC or opening a window
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What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication
It’s essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins
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Lola Young: Vaping making it harder to breathe, singer says
The Messy singer says her lungs feel "battery powered" due to the effects of vaping.
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Starting this evening: Ringbahn and S46 lines to be closed
From Wednesday evening through Monday morning, there will be no S-Bahn service between the Beusselstraße and Halensee stations.
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Bradford receives government funding to improve access to healthy food
BRADFORD is set to receive £222,000 in new government funding to improve access to healthy and affordable food
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'These basics made a huge difference' - North Yorkshire charity announces closure
A much-loved hospital charity is closing its doors after 30 years of service.
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The truth about cold and flu tablets – and what you should take instead
Recent studies have shown that oral phenylephrine performs no better than a placebo for relieving nasal congestion
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Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need
A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by walking just 4,000 steps a day
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Local businesses tee Up £2,500 for Harrogate care provider in annual golf fundraiser
For the fourth year running, not-for-profit care provider Harrogate Neighbours hosted its annual charity golf day, raising £2,500 for its vital Meals on
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I wore the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for three weeks during marathon training, and I think it's an ideal first smartwatch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 simplifies the smartwatch experience
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DWP payments worth £194 per week for people with 24 skin diseases
DWP figures to July 2026 identified 24 skin diseases as primary disabling conditions in successful PIP claims. Eligibility depends on how a condition affects daily living or mobility, not diagnosis alone.
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Why a modern approach to healthcare must consider more than illness
Pills and other medications may seem like the most rigorous way to treat illness, but we increasingly know that our health must revolve around the whole mind and body
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Top York restaurant rated one star for food hygiene after inspection
One of York’s highest rated restaurants- Damastique in Goodramgate- has scored one-star for food hygiene.
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Yorkshire couple bring floating sound baths to swimming pools across UK
Yorkshire-based wellness business, Synergy Body & Mind, is offering floating sound baths at swimming pools in the UK.
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Urgent stem cell donor appeal to save baby after doctors miss two cancer symptoms
Reuben was diagnosed with leukaemia at 10 months old after his initial symptoms were mistaken for teething and tonsillitis
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Yorkshire couple bring floating sound baths to swimming pools across UK
Yorkshire-based wellness business, Synergy Body & Mind, is offering floating sound baths at swimming pools in the UK.
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How you eat fruit may affect your heart disease risk
The relationship between fruit juice and heart disease is highly complex, scientists say
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Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.
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Social anxiety: The hidden habits that make it worse - and how you can break them
Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
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New weight-loss drug helps diabetes patients lose a quarter of their body weight
Eli Lilly’s retatrutide works by imitating three separate hormones to manage appetite, blood sugar and metabolism
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Iranians face soaring prices for medicine as the US blockade and sanctions hit hard
Medication prices are soaring in Iran and some treatments have become hard to find, leaving patients and their families scrambling as a U.S. blockade and stepped-up sanctions squeeze the country’s pharmaceuticals industry
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Man who 'disappeared' on stag do after heart attack raises funds for hospital
A MAN who had a heart attack after 'disappearing' on a stag weekend is raising funds for the hospital which helped save his life..
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Man who 'disappeared' on stag do after heart attack raises funds for hospital
A MAN who had a heart attack after 'disappearing' on a stag weekend is raising funds for the hospital which helped save his life..
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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification
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Veterans find purpose and belonging through Darlington programme
Army Benevolent Fund funding helps Darlington veterans rebuild their lives through Clervaux Trust’s Veterans’ Activity Days at The Fold in North…
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West Yorkshire hospitals step up efforts to prevent patient falls
A FRESH focus on patient safety is underway
