Health & Fitness
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Council plans £23.5m hygiene facilities overhaul after EHRC single-sex guidance
According to the local authority, improvements to the public hygiene facilities could cost as much as £23.5 million in capital funding over a ten-year span.
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.
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Family raise concerns over care before man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have raised concerns about the mental health care he received before his death.
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I'm 12 and want to try protein powder - should I?
We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed for submarines, continuing to expand its military capabilities amid a diplomatic freeze with Washington and Seoul
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Despite cyclosporiasis outbreak FDA looks to ease food requirements
The policy move comes months after an outbreak tied to imported lettuce hospitalized hundreds and sickened more than 27,000 people across 47 states
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Mother slams health trust after son left in a coma
A mother has said her son nearly died in an incident at York Hospital because NHS mental health professionals "didn’t listen to her".
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US coach who recorded young gymnasts undressing is sentenced to 90 years in prison
A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly videotaping young female students undressing and using the bathroom at a Mississippi gym
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World-leading NHS genomics lab launches to improve care for cancer patients
New testing combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI) to build the fullest picture of a person’s cancer.
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Long-standing North East gym gets go-ahead to move to bigger and improved base
A city health and fitness club can move to a new and improved base after plans to relocate were given the go-ahead.
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Cockroach infestation fears overcome as supermarket no longer poses 'risk to health'
The butcher and bakery at a West Yorkshire supermarket have been allowed to reopen after an “imminent risk to health” was rectified.
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Americans with disabilities worried over plan to slash national health survey
The cost-saving change is part of an ongoing effort to slim down the 69-year-old National Health Interview Survey
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‘We haven’t split up until I say we’ve split up' - Man made acid attack threat
He monitored the woman’s phone, tracked where she was and who she was with, and made threats to burn down her home with her and her children inside.
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‘It's very sad’ - Eyewitness describes huge emergency response at North Yorkshire bay
An eyewitness described how she stumbled across a huge emergency response at a remote bay near Scarborough where a body was found.
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Wyoming student arrested after allegedly poisoning rival’s tea with neurotoxin
Aili Wang was detained while allegedly trying to flee the country after being questioned by police
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Man dies after falling ill at spa as death treated as unexplained
Man dies after falling ill at Keavil House Hotel spa in Crossford, West Fife. Emergency services attended on October 9; Police Scotland say death is unexplained.
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Pope Leo is back on his feet after lung surgery and cancer diagnosis
Tuesday's surgery confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff has the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma
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Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
Pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after operation to remove growth, doctors say
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‘It's very sad’ - Eyewitness describes huge emergency response at North Yorkshire bay
An eyewitness described how she stumbled across a huge emergency response at a remote bay near Scarborough where a body was found.
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Is Allerton Park incinerator improving or just working 'less badly', councillors ask
Opposition councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire's waste incinerator is genuinely improving or simply performing less badly than before.
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Head of energy regulator warns of ‘difficult’ winter ahead
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis said he shared concerns that ‘people are going to struggle this winter without some help’.
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Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK Jr
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What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
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Amputee, 71, told he 'might run Olympic marathons' in blue badge row with council
Nigel Ward lost his leg three years ago while on a cruise
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New swim school helping babies and toddlers make a splash
Baby Squids North Yorkshire, launched by lifelong aquatic expert Alex Mazier, is now running sessions in Harrogate and York
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These are the common infections that can cause cancer - and how to protect yourself
Just getting a tattoo or sharing food can leave people at risk
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Americans with disabilities worry about proposed changes to major national health survey
The federal government plans to dramatically shrink the size of its National Health Interview Survey, sparking concerns about underestimating disability rates
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Arson probe after fire destroys Newton Aycliffe homes leaving two women in hospital
An arson investigation has been launched after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe left two women in hospital.
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Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found
The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing
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More than 21,000 free breakfasts for York pupils thanks to £55,000 donation
More than 21,000 free breakfasts will be served to schoolchildren at two York schools over the next three years.
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York and North Yorkshire partners join forces to boost community sport and physical activity
People across York and North Yorkshire could benefit from improved access to sport and physical activity under a new partnership designed to improve health,
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Mum-of-two speaks of the two big advantages boosting her life since she quit smoking
A mother-of-two has shared how quitting smoking has transformed her health and daily life.
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Thug's 'moment of madness' leaves woman with 'life-altering' injuries
When he called for an ambulance he sad they had argued and 'she might be dying.'
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Scots court toilet shame: wheelchair user forced to cling to urinal
A Glasgow Sheriff Court inspection found disabled toilet facilities still inadequate years after HMIPS first recommended improvements.
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Labor’s bill to cut private health insurance rebate blocked by Greens over pensioner carve-out
Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to end private health cover by 2028-29 as a result of Albanese government’s proposal
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Body recovered after emergency incident closed North Yorkshire beauty spot
A body has been recovered after an emergency incident which closed North Yorkshire beauty spot Cornelian Bay, near Scarborough, on the North Yorkshire coast.
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Body recovered after emergency incident closed North Yorkshire beauty spot
A body has been recovered after an emergency incident which closed North Yorkshire beauty spot Cornelian Bay, near Scarborough, on the North Yorkshire coast.
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The simple activity that can lower blood pressure better than moderate exercise
Researchers say immersion in hot water boosts circulation and lowers blood pressure
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Charity has been enhancing patient experience at Harrogate Hospital for 60 years
”In the last year alone Friends of Harrogate Hospital has funded £35,480 worth of equipment for the hospital”
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‘Life-threatening’ sting warning as invasive Asian hornet nests surge in Jersey
More than 800 Asian hornet nests have already been identified on Jersey this year, posing a serious public health risk
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New £7m campaign to boost sport and healthier living across Yorkshire
A new partnership aims to put movement and sport at the centre of healthier communities across Yorkshire.
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Boy, 16, has ectopic tooth removed from his left eye socket
Ectopic teeth have been found in the nasal cavity, palate, chin, jaw joint and eye socket
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Davina McCall says memory loss after brain surgery felt like 'advanced Alzheimer's'
The TV presenter says she suffered memory loss following her operation to remove a benign tumour.
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North Yorkshire nursery reopens with 77 places after £750,000 renovation
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton, North Yorkshire, reopens after a £750,000 renovation, increasing capacity from 51 to 77 children.
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Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him
Katherine Walter teaches her son Will at home, even though he has serious disabilities
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Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer after doctors discovered a growth during a routine health check
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York scooter enthusiasts raise more than £5,000 for hospital cancer centre
York Inset Scooter Club raised £5,800 for York Hospital’s Magnolia Centre, which provides cancer care and support.
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York mum told she was close to death opens Pilates studio after remarkable recovery
A York woman has transformed her life after being told she was close to death with a chronic condition.