New evidence review of measures to reduce sugar consumption
An evidence review of a broad range of measures to reduce the nation’s excessive sugar consumption has been published by…
Top Dentist gives Musical Advice
A TOP dentist hopes he is hitting the right note on how people should clean their teeth – with the…
North East Spa uses National Week to give back
THE NORTH East’s newest spa is using a national event as an opportunity to say thank you to the unsung…
Act FAST adverts return to air to highlight symptoms of stroke
TV adverts are returning to further promote stroke awareness.
Warm Homes Healthy People Scheme Returns
THE HEALTH and wellbeing of the Borough residents vulnerable to cold is high on the agenda this winter, as the…
PolyPhotonix sleep mask named one of 100 Objects that Changed the World
A pioneering sleep mask to prevent blindness, created in County Durham, has been named among the top 100 Objects that…
Gateshead care home celebrates clean bill of health
St Marks Court, in Gateshead, has received a clean bill of health from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Protecting the nation from animal diseases for 150 years
The Animal and Plant Health Agency marks the 150th anniversary of UK state veterinary medicine.
We are counting on you to wash your hands
Handwashing is one of the simplest ways of preventing illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.
Strategy aims to tackle alcohol-related harm
Ways to tackle issues linked to excessive alcohol consumption are set out in a report to be considered by councillors.
Review of children and young people’s public health services
A report on the future of health visitor and school nurse services in County Durham will be discussed by councillors…
Beat the Holiday Blues with Yoga
A LEADING North East yoga instructor is advising busy professionals that adding classes to their weekly routine could dramatically reduce…
Monitor approves temporary health staff agreements
Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Agency have approved 2 Crown Commercial Service agreements for nursing agency staff.
Smoking in cars with children banned just in time for Stoptober
SMOKERS in Redcar and Cleveland are being given one more reason to quit as new laws come into force yesterday,…
Bill hopes Hydrochem will be flying high after fighting back from health problems
A COMPANY boss is hoping to take his firm to new heights after bouncing back from serious health problems to…