Proposed new dog fouling crackdown in Manchester

Manchester City Council are considering whether to make it an offence for dog-walkers not to be in possession of bags to collect their pet’s...

Having a bad job can be worse for your health than being unemployed, Manchester...

A new study by The University of Manchester has found that people employed in low-paying or highly stressful jobs may not actually enjoy better...

New electronic fetal heart monitors to improve safety during labour at The Royal Oldham...

A NEW electronic system which will monitor babies’ heart rates during their mother’s labour period has been installed at the maternity units at The...

Bodyform to tackle period poverty in Manchester

In continuation of its national pledge to help address the UK’s period poverty issue, Bodyform has now extended its support to two Manchester-based organisations.  Earlier...

A tale of two Englands-Living in the North means you will die younger

Dying early, under the age of 75 is 20% more likely in northern compared with southern England according to research led by The University...

Pharmacy service could save NHS £517.6m finds study

A scheme launched by the Department of Health in 2011 to help patients stick to their drug regimes has been so successful, that in...

Businesses latch on to breastfeeding friendly mark

Coronation Street actress and restaurant owner Jennie McAlpine welcomed a group of breastfeeding mums to her city centre restaurant Annies for the launch of...

Shocking North South divide over Breast feeding is revealed

New research reveals shocking North–South divide in breastfeeding rates across England that is worsening under Theresa May. The analysis of breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks by...

Shop fined £9,500 after food 11 months past use-by date found on shelves

A Manchester convenience store has been fined more than £9,500 after food items were discovered on sale that were nearly a year past their...

Helping people get their five a day

Entertainment and leisure complex The Printworks is helping the people of Manchester get their five a day this summer with the launch of a...