Health & Fitness
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The ‘youth protein’ that protects brain cells from age-related decline
Discovery may potentially lead to future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
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Cuts force World Food Programme to end support for half a million Palestinians in Gaza
Two-thirds of population face crisis levels of food insecurity and 200,000 people are in danger of famine
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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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Pope Leo to host general audience for first time since cancer surgery
Leo has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer
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GP explains all the vaccines you could be eligible for this winter
Everything you need to know about the winter vaccination programme
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Nurse slapped with £100 parking fine after getting 'trapped' in hospital car park
A North Yorkshire nurse has been slapped with a hefty parking fine after becoming trapped in a gridlocked hospital car park where she says she "physically couldn't move".
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1,200-year-old mummified hairless dogs unearthed in Peru
Remains offer first physical evidence of distinctive breed in region and clues about animals’ diets and treatment
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PIP review warning as thousands of young people claim disability benefit for anxiety
PIP figures reveal that 30 of recent claimants with anxiety disorders are aged 16 to 24, but a leading psychiatrist warns official statistics may not tell the whole story.
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Winter bed shortfall forecast at York and Scarborough hospitals
The trust says it has drawn up contingency plans if demand exceeds expectations.
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Man found dead with suspected chemical burns in Harrogate
‘The man was quickly identified as having what appeared to be chemical burns’
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'Harsh climate' facing hospitality prompts plans for York venue
Challenges facing the hospitality industry have prompted plans for changes at a York venue.
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Man found dead with suspected chemical burns in Harrogate
‘The man was quickly identified as having what appeared to be chemical burns’
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A long term solution to heating oil price increases is needed - Jayne Dowle
As autumn is now officially with us, we’ll all be keeping an anxious eye on our energy bills, even more so if we rely on heating oil. The thousands of UK residents with an oil-fired boiler powering heating and hot water are right to question if the government is taking their plight seriously enough.
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Darlington family's 'living nightmare' as sporty uncle bedbound after diagnosis
A Darlington woman says her family are "living in an awful nightmare" after her beloved uncle was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.
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York mum with brain cancer welcomes government announcement to improve treatment
Emma Ward, a York mum living with brain cancer, has welcomed a government announcement to help more people access potentially life-saving treatment.
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Man in hospital with fractured spine and head injuries after two-car smash
A man has been left with a fractured spine and head injuries after a two-car crash in Eaglescliffe on Sunday.
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The 6 houseplants to avoid that can make your allergies worse in the autumn
Houseplants like English ivy and night-blooming Jasmine can make autumn allergies worse for some people
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2 marmoset monkeys, 1 pregnant, rescued from home over serious welfare concerns
The monkeys’ conditions raised “serious concerns” for their welfare.
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£19 million hospital unit remains SHUT 18 months after planned opening
The building has never entered clinical use.
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York mum with brain cancer welcomes government announcement to improve treatment
Emma Ward, a York mum living with brain cancer, has welcomed a government announcement to help more people access potentially life-saving treatment.
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Scots council urged to cut 'extremely disturbing' ties to Israel Defence Forces
A Scottish council has been urged to pull its funding from two companies with ties to the Israel Defence Forces
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Care home with 'strong malodour' served warning due to serious failings
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) raised serious concerns about safety, safeguarding, leadership and the overall quality of care.
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Trump keeps his doctor on a short leash. A new report reveals just how short
The strict proximity rule comes despite glowing public medical reports and the president’s habit of routinely overriding his doctors’ advice
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Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis
Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research shows
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Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks
Egypt's top security body says it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen
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Health Secretary demands sackings over access to tiger victim’s NHS records
NHS staff who inappropriately accessed the medical records of a man who died to a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park must be sacked, the Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has said.
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Health Secretary demands sackings over access to tiger victim’s NHS records
NHS staff who inappropriately accessed the medical records of a man who died to a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park must be sacked, the Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has said.
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'Nazi salute' used towards Asian man by trio 'ejected from Leeds pub'
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward
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Fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to another Congo province
The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment
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Pope Leo XIV after his hospital stay: "I feel closer to those who suffer illness"
Discharged on Saturday after surgery for a malignant tumour in his right lung, Pope Leo led the Angelus from the Apostolic Palace and thanked doctors, saying he will gradually resume duties. #EuropeNews
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One person rushed to hospital after two-vehicle crash at A135 Stockton junction
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of the A135 Yarm Road in Stockton this morning (October 18).
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Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons
States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardship
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Ready, set, glow! Hundreds light up Harrogate for hospice fundraiser
‘Even though we were in lockdown, the carers from Saint Michael’s still came every day to support us’
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Health secretary vows to end ‘corridor care’ for children in hospitals
Ms Cooper also said child health needs to be ‘a much greater priority for the NHS’
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Teesside GP showed 'reckless disregard for patient safety' by falsifying records
A Yarm GP who showed “reckless disregard for patient safety” by falsifying three patients' records has been suspended.
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Charity golf day raises more than £9,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
A CHARITY golf day has raised more than £9,000 for life-saving emergency care
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Darlington dog trainer who opened school during cancer treatment announces move south
A Darlington dog trainer who opened her own school during cancer treatment is moving to Somerset after closing it.
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NHS data breaches a 'disgrace', says Health Secretary Yvette Cooper
A total of 15 NHS staff are sacked for accessing records of the Nottingham attacks victims.
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North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure.
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Indigenous woman shackled to hospital bed while in labour in Queensland
Birth happens days before Labor and Coalition block bill to ban ‘barbaric practice’ of shackling incarcerated women during childbirth
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North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure.
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Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry
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The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Gen 11 is a creative powerhouse with no compromises
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i is a lighter, slightly more travel-friendly version of the Pro 9i Gen 11 with got the same Core 9 chip and powerful graphics processor.
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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung
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Noise-cancelling headphones prevent vomiting after surgery
Nausea and vomiting are common after surgery, which may be partly related to the noises patients are exposed to, even under general anaesthetic. Wearing noise-cancelling headphones while on the operating table reduces the risk
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48-year-old man taken to hospital after collision - here's what we know
A man was taken to hospital following a collision.
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Vatican says Pope Leo to be released from the hospital Saturday, 4 days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican announced
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Dramatic rescue at Beverley swimming pool highlights lifesaving training
Restart a Heart Day falls forms part of a nationwide effort to boost survival rates from cardiac arrests outside of hospital.
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NHS staff anger over bombshell plan to reshape orthopaedic surgery across Scotland
A confidential Scottish Government blueprint for orthopaedic surgery — revealed by The Herald — calls for 100 extra clinics and 15 extra theatres monthly, while surgeons, nurses and unions say they were never consulted.
