News/Events

News/Events

Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem?

Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers.

Bake Off judge Prue Leith joins hospital food improvement review

The celebrity chef will help set new quality standards as part of the government's review of hospital food.

West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough to be closed

The two teenagers died within two months at the centre, which was later found to be unsafe.

Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say.

'Multiple medicines' side-effect risk for over-65s

Two million older people are risking side-effects from taking multiple medications, a charity warns.

Jade Goody: Cancer charity hopes documentary serves as 'a reminder'

The spike in cervical screenings after Jade Goody's diagnosis did not last long, a charity says.

Microplastics in water pose ‘no apparent health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.

New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A.

High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health

People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life.

23rd August 2019

Encouraging everyone to take more responsibility for their own health and wellbeing will be vital in maintaining health and ...

22nd August 2019

Update The Governing Bodies of the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) of Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire ...

22nd August 2019

Demand for planned NHS operations and treatments (planned care) has increased by 14% over the past four years and is ...

14th August 2019

Some common conditions that people seek GP appointments for will get better within a short time or can be ...

01st August 2019

£300,000 extra funding is going to be spent in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to support a suicide prevention programme specifically targeting ...