Health & Fitness
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Azada Atakishiyeva’s journey in rhythmic gymnastics
Azada reflects on her first international competition, representing Azerbaijan and her ambition to become a strong senior gymnast.
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Boy left with 'life-changing injuries' after challenging adult urinating in public
A 14-year-old boy has been left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by an adult who he challenged about urinating in the street.
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Three people taken to hospital after A19 crash that sparked traffic standstill
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A19 near Yarm. Their conditions are not known.
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Free inclusive cycling programme launched in Darlington to build confidence
Darlington launches a six-week inclusive cycling programme at Eastbourne Sports Complex, helping people with disabilities build confidence and independence.
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North East patient champions win award for medication review work
North East patient champions Ann Marie and Barry win national award for STOMP work promoting safer medication reviews for people with learning disabilities.
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Nearly one in two Yorkshire workers feel anxious, study finds
WORKERS in Yorkshire may be well rested, but many are struggling with anxiety
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York beats rest of Yorkshire for its access to gyms and swimming pools
York has taken the top spot, boasting more fitness facilities per resident than anywhere else in the region.
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Pope Leo cancels trip on doctors' advice after cancer surgery
The announcement was made as his surgeon and doctor issued an update on his recovery
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Durham conference to explore energy security in 'uncertain times'
Bill Esterson and Ukrainian academic Olena Tupakhina headline Durham Energy Institute’s Energy Day on November 5, exploring UK energy security and innovation.
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Bradford ranked among Yorkshire's worst places to exercise in new study
BRADFORD has been ranked among the worst places to exercise in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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York beats rest of Yorkshire for its access to gyms and swimming pools
York has taken the top spot, boasting more fitness facilities per resident than anywhere else in the region.
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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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Students step into world of NHS careers at immersive Hartlepool hospital event
Pupils and students were invited to a career event hosted by the University Hospitals Tees at the Health and Social Care Academy.
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Man charged after police called to person 'carrying axe and meat cleaver'
A man has been charged over "carrying an axe and a meat cleaver" in Stockton. He is due to appear in court this morning.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across North Yorkshire
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Yorkshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across York businesses
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for York restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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New test could detect men who would benefit from intensive cancer care
A novel diagnostic test could enable doctors to identify prostate cancer patients in need of more aggressive care while protecting others from the side effects of redundant therapies, according to a study.
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Mounjaro rollout on NHS is too slow and creating ‘two-tier system’, MPs warn
Only about 6 per cent of eligible patients will get Mounjaro through the NHS rollout in the first three years, says report
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Over 80,000 children waiting longer than a year for community health services
Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
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Sheffield woman fears she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains
A Sheffield woman is worried that she is being “poisoned” by diesel emissions from trains on the rail line next to her home.
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What’s up with Trump’s unhinged rants on male candidates’ bodies at rallies?
Trump’s latest tactic to champion Republicans at midterm rallies? Assessing men’s bodies in meticulous detail
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Flu cases rise on west coast earlier than usual as US health experts encourage vaccine
California flu test rate at 9.65%, higher than normal 1% rate for early October, amid mutation of H1N1 influenza A strain
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Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll
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Bradford boxing event to raise funds for mental health and children's hospice
A NIGHT of boxing will raise funds for men’s mental health, children’s hospice care, and grassroots sport
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Cygnet Hospital Harrogate Rated Good in All Five CQC Areas
The Ripon Road mental health hospital kept its Good rating in every area, with leadership scored exceptional. What inspectors found on its two wards in July.
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AI could ‘supercharge’ fight against cancer, researchers say
Some 34,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland each year
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Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in care
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I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
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Wintering Well boxes: The kit helping people overcome seasonal affective disorder
The boxes will be available to borrow from Monday October 26, the day after the clocks go back
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What to keep your thermostat at this fall as temperatures drop
People can save as much as 10 percent on heating a year by turning the thermostat back 7-10 degrees for eight hours
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New report reveals alarming rise in healthcare waiting times for UK children
Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return
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Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
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1 million older Americans could soon lose health insurance - here is who is at risk
The coverage shakeup comes at a time of heightened anxiety surrounding healthcare costs and affordability
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Good Samaritan gets $1K reward for hopping on rolling school bus to save 18 kids
’At the end of the day, youth are the most innocent humans on Earth, so anything you can do to save them, help them, it’s worth it,’ the Good Samaritan said
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Splash Damage acquired this studio just 3 months after laying off a bunch of people—now it's laying them off, too
An undisclosed number of employees have been let go from the studio behind survival game Scum.
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Conservation easement and migration route designation safeguard a ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ bottleneck
The Sublette Pronghorn Herd's migration route in Wyoming has gained significant protection from development
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Evacuation area around Toledo chemical tank leak reduced as conditions continue to improve
Authorities in Ohio have reduced the evacuation zone around a ruptured chemical tank
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Doctor suspended after injuring patient in surgery and drinking alcohol on duty
The doctor admitted to putting ‘brandy in his coffee’ whilst on duty
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‘Nunchucks’ wielded by agitated man in Hannah Beazley’s office may have been drumsticks, court told
John Lawrence Smart charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear but Perth lawyer expresses concern for mental health
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Depression and anxiety can be predicted by your childhood brain development
After a six-year study, scientists have found what brain development can tell us about mental health
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Bishop of Paisley steps back from duties for medical reasons
Bishop John Keenan, the Bishop of Paisley and President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, has announced that he is temporarily stepping back from his daily duties following medical advice.
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Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham
A prolific thief who repeatedly targeted shops across County Durham has been jailed.
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Yorkshire Dales campaign to revive lost ‘ghost ponds’ and boost wildlife habitats
Yorkshire Dales campaign urges landowners to restore ‘ghost ponds’, reviving wildlife habitats, boosting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience.
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SNP opens door to voluntary NHS staff exits in major health board shake-up
NHS staff could be offered voluntary exits or redeployed under SNP plans to cut Scotland's health boards from 14 to two, new guidance reveals.
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Pete Hegseth reportedly authorizes DHS to test ‘heat ray’ at US-Mexico border
The Pentagon’s Active Denial System shoots energy beam that causes ‘sensation of intense heat on surface of skin’
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Burnham admits ‘we can’t faff around’ on lowering energy bills
Campaigners have urged the government to make plans to support all households with energy costs this winter
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Shaping healthier futures for women and girls in North Yorkshire
The voices of women and girls across North Yorkshire are helping to shape future health and wellbeing support after hundreds of people shared their views through a public survey exploring the issues that matter most to them.
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Bully jailed for terrorising vulnerable man into handing over money 15 times
A young man bullied a person with mental health problems for months, during which he smashed his way into the victim’s home and threatened to tie him up, York Crown Court heard.
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Hugging Face’s New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA
The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.
