Health & Fitness
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Schools forced to shut amid burst Thames Water pipe ‘leaking 750 litres a second’
Leak causes outages and low pressure in parts of London and Surrey, affecting 6,000 properties and leaving some without water
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Children sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese
The warning came after two children under the age of five in San Diego County became sick
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Doctor begs women to attend smear tests: ‘Cervical cancer is preventable’
GP urges women to ‘not feel ashamed’ about gynaecological health: ‘This could save your lives’
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Cats could unlock new cancer treatments for humans, scientists say
The landmark study mapping feline tumours could help treat humans, according to new research
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Dancing again after stroke thanks to Wetherby charity falls class
Man, 92, dances again thanks to charity fitness class
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The supermarket swaps recommended by nutritionists to avoid harmful UPFs
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death
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Two morgue workers win £30,000 in case over ‘splash back’ from bodies
The pair worked at the same hospital Lucy Letby previously worked in
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Health scares, family feuds and cash secrets - Everything on Emmerdale this week
Emmerdale spoilers: Kim faces heartbreak over baby Tate’s adoption, Gabby’s health fears grow, and Sadie hunts Jimmy’s missing cash this week…
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers
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Surgeon at centre of breast cancer scandal now on sick leave and remains on full pay
The surgeon at the centre of the County Durham and Darlington breast cancer scandal, Amir Bhatti, is on sick leave but remains employed and on full…
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Thriving York health and beauty salon celebrates 30 happy years
York hair and beauty salon Kudos in Goodramgate has celebrated 30 successful years.
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Drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser locked up for six years in Portuguese jail
A drug-smuggling Crook hairdresser has started a six-year stretch behind bars in a Portuguese prison.
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Government told ‘urgent’ action needed to tackle young people’s mental health crisis
Children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza believes there is ‘no doubt that we are facing a crisis in young people’s mental health’
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Northern Ireland Secretary urges calm amid Drumcree stand-off
Having been linked to major civil unrest during the Troubles, the Drumcree parade has faced a prohibition since 1998
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Only 3% of US sickle cell patients receive red blood cell exchange for disease, researchers find
Various factors block sufferers of disease from receiving treatment that is effective and has widespread availability
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Patient taken to hospital after air ambulance called to incident in County Durham
A patient was taken to hospital after the air ambulance were called to an incident in County Durham.
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Some Pancreatic Cells Are Just One Genetic Tweak Away From Treating Diabetes
By deactivating a gene, researchers were able to cause cells in the pancreatic ducts to produce insulin to regulate blood sugar.
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Doctor begs women to attend smear tests: ‘Cervical cancer is completely preventable’
GP urges women to ‘not feel ashamed’ about gynaecological health: ‘This could save your lives’
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Nicotine Is Mounting a Comeback in the Wellness Movement
Improving mood and increasing longevity are just some of the unfounded claims about this substance circling around the “natural” medicine corners of the internet.
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‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Supplies cut off from Ukrainian city where bodies are being left to be eaten by dogs because of deadly risk from drones
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County Durham mum's plea as son with lifelong condition turns 18
County Durham mum Karen Jessop is asking people to send cards for son her Joshua, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ahead of his 18th birthday.
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Woman taken to hospital after fall on rocks at Yorkshire coastal beauty spot
Bridlington Coastguard was called to Thornwick Bay, north of Flamborough yesterday morning (Saturday, September 25), after the woman suffered a knee…
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I Took an At-Home Pet DNA Test Kit and Found Out My Cat Is a Cat
I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results.
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Woman taken to hospital after fall on rocks at Yorkshire coastal beauty spot
Bridlington Coastguard was called to Thornwick Bay, north of Flamborough yesterday morning (Saturday, September 25), after the woman suffered a knee…
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Can solar power work underwater? Scientists test solar panels 10 metres beneath the sea
According to the researchers, perovskite-based solar panels could operate for five and a half years underwater. Ten metres beneath the South China Sea, scientists have found an unlikely place to generate power from the sun. Last week,...
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Lone GP warns three Yorkshire surgeries could shut without recruitment
A lone GP warning over Yorkshire Dales surgeries as Central Dales Practice faces a patient rise and struggles to recruit doctors for Reeth, Hawes…
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Lone GP warns three Yorkshire surgeries could shut without recruitment
A lone GP warning over Yorkshire Dales surgeries as Central Dales Practice faces a patient rise and struggles to recruit doctors for Reeth, Hawes…
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Blood test could gauge if a baby has a dangerous infection in 15 minutes
Feverish babies in hospital are often assumed to have a serious bacterial infection and are treated with antibiotics. But a test that gauges whether the infection is bacterial or viral, which tend to be milder, could prevent unnecessary drug use
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Can you be healthy if you eat ultra-processed foods? I asked a dietitian
UPFs are linked to a range of health problems. But no-one seems to be able to agree why.
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Biker airlifted to hospital after fall at County Durham quarry sparks 999 response
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a motorbike near Broadwood Quarry in Frosterley.
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England embrace growing competitiveness of women's rugby
England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.
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Some states are taking a tougher stance as Medicaid work requirements kick in
The Medicaid changes are projected to save the federal government $887 billion over the next decade and result in 7.5 million fewer people with health insurance
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I wore the new Apple Watch Series 12 for a workout alongside the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro — and there's a big calorie discrepancy between the two
There was a difference in heart rate and a big difference in calories during my first workout with the Apple Watch Series 12.
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Pedal cyclist rushed to hospital with broken hip after collision in Leeds
A pedal cyclist has been rushed to hospital where he has received treatment for a broken hip after a collision in Leeds.
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Man taken to hospital with upper-body injuries after Darlington assault
A man was taken to hospital with cuts to his upper body after a suspected assault in Darlington.
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Man airlifted to hospital after being hit by pick-up truck as four arrested
Four people have been arrested in Scarborough following a violent incident involving a pick-up truck which resulted in a man being airlifted to hospital.
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Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
173 people hospitalized and four deaths in state so far, with less than 1% of those infected having been vaccinated
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Memorial for pupils given contaminated blood at Treloar's
During the 1970s and 1980s pupils received medical treatments using contaminated blood products.
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Pair arrested after attack left man with head injury in County Durham village
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a man was taken to hospital with head and arm injuries.
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Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to early morning crash near A1
One person was taken to hospital after an early morning crash near the A1.
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Why the air ambulance landed in Chester-le-Street this morning
An air ambulance landed in Chester-le-Street on Saturday morning. Here's why.
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I've tested every screenless fitness band in 2026: here are 3 features Apple's rumored fitness tracker needs to have
Apple is reportedly joining Fitbit, Garmin, Amazfit and more
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How Keighley’s hospitals developed over the years
UNTIL 1970 Keighley had three hospitals – St John’s, Victoria and Morton Banks.
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As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance
At least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year
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North East disability campaigners launch film urging action on life expectancy gap
Campaigners with learning disabilities launch a film urging annual health checks, STOMP reviews and GP visits after LeDeR data showed shorter life…
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Bradford students warned not to ignore meningitis signs during freshers’ week
BRADFORD students are being urged not to ignore serious health warning signs during freshers' week.
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Leeds Road takeaway given enforcement notice 3 years ago gets 1 star hygiene rating
A shawarma takeaway in Bradford has been hit with a string of hygiene breaches following an earlier enforcement notice back in 2023.
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Exciting new venue to bring food, wellness and nightlife under one roof - Here's why
A new hospitality destination blending food, wellness and nightlife is opening soon.
