EXPERT COMMENT – The ‘French paradox’ turned out to be an illusion, but it led to some interesting research
Everybody loved the French paradox. It was a term coined in 1980 by French scientists in their paper on heart…
Don’t let everyone know where you are
Concerns over Snap Maps, a new function released by social media application Snapchat, have led to the North Yorkshire Safeguarding…
Help stop the spread of measles
Northumberland County Council is reminding parents of the importance of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine, as a very…
Project tackles mental health stigma
A project which aims to reduce stigma, break down barriers and challenge assumptions associated with mental health has been commissioned…
Police Launch Clampdown on Drivers Distracted by Mobile Phones
A week-long clampdown on drivers using their mobile phones is being launched across Cleveland and Durham on Monday 10th July.…
Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland Councils to join public health services
MIDDLESBROUGH Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council agreed on Tuesday (11 July) to join their public health services into…
Bus gives summer fun to special needs children
Children and young people with special needs from Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales will be out and about this summer,…
First round of consultation events for major NHS public consultation completed
A major public consultation to gather public and staff views around the different ways some aspects of hospital services could…
Older People and Children Most at Risk this Summer from Legionella
OLDER people, parents and business owners are being encouraged to stay vigilant against a potentially deadly disease that has infected…
Humble hero is little life saver
A County Durham school pupil has been hailed a hero after rescuing a boy from drowning while on holiday. Blake…
Is it right to label antidepressants ‘ prescription for murder’?
The Chief Executive of a local NHS mental health and disability trust has challenged BBC Panorama over the title and…
Councils join forces to ensure strong health and safety service
A commitment to build on the success of the county’s health and safety advisory services has been made by North…
School’s out – so let’s have some summertime fun
It is the start of the summer holidays, so to help children to have a fun time – and get…
New campaign to improve mental health
A new campaign to help people to improve their mental health, prevent and manage mental ill health and to stop…
National survey delivers positive results for Northumberland GP practices
Patients in Northumberland have given the thumbs up to their experience of GP surgeries, with overall experience rated as some…