Tameside’s bin men launch campaign to tackle male domestic abuse

THEY may not look the type to talk about their feelings. But Tameside bin men are supporting the message that it’s okay to ‘open...

Pregnant women advised to get Covid jab at same time as rest of the...

The JCVI has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based...

Manchester University Foundation Trust to pioneer revolutionary new cancer treatment

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has been named as one of a very small number of centres in the UK to offer a...

MP’s raise concerns about long-term pandemic impact on infants

The COVID-19 Committee has written to the Government after hearing how babies and young children have been affected by lockdown. As part of their inquiry...

Being male or overweight can lead to more serious COVID-19 hospital admissions, UK research...

New UK research has found that being male or obese reduces chance of survival from severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19). According to the Department of Health...

‘Bake a Boob’: Corrie star Victoria Ekanoye launches baking competition with a twist in...

A charity bake-a-thon has launched with the backing of a singer, actress, and star of the Coronation Street cobbles - but with an eye-catching...

Nicotine use rises among young adults in England but cigarette smoking continues to decline

Overall nicotine use has risen among adults in England since disposable vapes started becoming popular, due to a rapid increase in vaping among young...

Government approach to negative body image ‘dangerous’

As the country prepares for the reopening of gyms and beauty salons, a new report into body image has branded the Government's approach to...

NHS launches lifesaving campaign to help people spot a heart attack

The NHS is launching a lifesaving campaign to encourage people to call 999 when they are having early signs of a heart attack, as...

Government launches its loneliness strategy

Doctors in England will be able to refer patients experiencing loneliness to community activities and voluntary services and postmen will drop in on lonely...