Health & Fitness
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Pete Hegseth signs off testing for new weapon other U.S. officials passed on
Heat rays cause a tingling sensation on skin that creates an ‘instinctive and irresistible urge to run from the effect,’ the military said in a memo
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NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die
Australia-first laws provide a third legal option other than burial and cremation for the treatment of bodies
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'Intimidating' behaviour making people feel 'unsafe' and 'damaging York's reputation'
Street drinking and antisocial behaviour in York is intimidating, making people feel unsafe and damaging the city's reputation, according to a council survey.
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Helen Haines: 'Targeted' attack on much-loved Australian MP leaves Wangaratta heartbroken
Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
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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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Legionnaires’ outbreak fears at Knaresborough retirement complex
‘Residents are very worried, we are constantly hearing different versions of what’s going on’
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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery
Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.
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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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£736,000 needed to improve York and Scarborough's maternity care
Extra funds are needed to bring maternity care in York and Scarborough into line with new standards.
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Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
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27 people fall ill after Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters
The bacterial infection can cause bloody diarrhea, a high fever and vomiting to the point people can’t keep liquids down
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Shamed top US-based neurosurgeon jailed for sex assault at city nightclub
A shamed top neurosurgeon who carried out a 'predatory' sex attack on a woman at a nightclub was jailed today for two years.
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North Yorkshire doctors' surgery to close tomorrow
A NORTH Yorkshire doctors' surgery is to close tomorrow (Thursday).
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Which animal has the most sensory access to reality? Given the worldwide impact of carbon dioxide, why is it still used to put the fizz in water and soft drinks?
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Man taken to hospital after medical episode on offshore gas rig
A rescue operation has been called after reports of a man experiencing a medical episode on an offshore gas rig.
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Owners of Harrogate's Nuffield gym deny closure claims
“Nuffield Health remains committed to our Harrogate Fitness and Wellbeing Centre and the more than 2,500 members who use it”
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Man taken to hospital after medical episode on offshore gas rig
A rescue operation has been called after reports of a man experiencing a medical episode on an offshore gas rig.
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Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
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Yorkshire bodybuilder, 33, dead after collapsing on stage during competition
A Yorkshire bodybuilder has died after collapsing on stage at a competition in the West Midlands.
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Majority of Australians who report penicillin allergy not truly allergic
Peak body for immunologists changes guidelines as evidence shows up to 90% of those reporting allergy don’t have one
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North Yorkshire doctors' surgery to close tomorrow
A NORTH Yorkshire doctors' surgery is to close tomorrow (Thursday).
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Telehealth Giant Hims Wants to Test Every Dude for Low Testosterone
The company plans to offer testosterone replacement therapy, marking its first foray into prescribing controlled substances.
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Green splits deepen as Polanski urged to apologise over handling of Zionism motion
Senior Greens are now facing calls to apologise for comments made following the conference motion
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Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates
The Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration appeal seeking to immediately enforce medical care restrictions for transgender people in prison
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How healthy are people in Germany?
Germany is introducing a sugar tax, raising tobacco taxes and restricting alcohol at train stations. So is the country facing a major health crisis or simply trying to build on already healthy foundations?
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Helen Haines has lost both legs after alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind are in good shape’, husband says
Haines is in stable condition. Surgeons tried to save her right leg but both have now been amputated due to injuries
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Drinking tea every day has a surprise health benefit, study finds
The temperature you drink your tea may also impact your health
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North Yorkshire woman forced to seek treatment abroad for painful condition
A woman from Ryedale is being forced to go abroad to seek treatment for a debilitating condition that has left her struggling to live a normal life for the last two years.
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York and Scarborough maternity services need £736k to meet NHS standards
THE trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals needs an estimated £736,000 to meet new national maternity and neonatal care requirements being introduced across England.
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Will Germany's health reforms mean longer waits for doctor appointments?
Doctors in Germany are warning that people with public health insurance face longer waits for appointments with specialists next year due to reforms.
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County Durham school forced to close as 'not safe' after water pours through roof
Sedgefield Primary School in County Durham closes after heavy rain sent water through the roof and into its alarm system, creating a safety risk.
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Hospital celebrates 25 years in Darlington with gold standard for patient safety
HEALTH professionals at a Northeast hospital are celebrating a gold award for setting the highest safety standards in infection prevention and control.
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Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspection
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
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The simple sleep test that can predict heart disease risk years in advance
Test can predict heart disease by assessing just one night of sleep
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Mark Allen: Former world number one says he spent time in mental health clinic before snooker return
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.
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York and Scarborough maternity services need £736k to meet NHS standards
THE trust that runs York and Scarborough hospitals needs an estimated £736,000 to meet new national maternity and neonatal care requirements being introduced across England.
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Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington
Sandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
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One in four people with depression may suffer from this new type
‘Circadian depression’ is linked to disruption of a person body’s internal clock
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NHS staff told 'I'm going to burn your house down' and are spat at as abuse worsens
NHS staff in County Durham and Darlington have faced threats and spitting, with a health boss warning verbal aggression has become “much worse”.
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Australian MP has both legs amputated after car ramming ‘attack’, husband says
Surgeons amputated her left leg on Monday and were working to save the right leg
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Harrogate MP steps up pressure for hospitality support in Budget
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called on the Chancellor to cut VAT for hospitality businesses.
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North Yorkshire woman forced to seek treatment abroad for painful condition
A woman from Ryedale is being forced to go abroad to seek treatment for a debilitating condition that has left her struggling to live a normal life for the last two years.
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Halfords sales jump after warm weather boosts summer trading
Nevertheless, shares in the company dropped on Wednesday morning.
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Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city
Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin
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British tourist suffers ‘traumatic head injury’ after falling 32ft at beach
They were airlifted to hospital with a brain injury after falling down the cliff on the Algarve
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'Our daughter was left untreated for 55 hours' - Baby died amid hospital neglect
“Unfortunately, as our daughter had been left untreated for 55 hours, it was too late to save our darling girl.”
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Teenager shares experience of hidden hearing loss that went undetected for years
A teenager has spoken out about living with hearing loss that went undetected for years.
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Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir
Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer
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Harrogate mental health hospital praised as the 'best' during inspection
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been rated 'good' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
