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Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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New GP and wellbeing hub 'a major milestone'
The £21m hub brings together primary care, community wellbeing and leisure services in one location. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and l...
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Ryan Jones: Unbreakable
Rugby legend Ryan Jones talks candidly about his early-onset dementia diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers...
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A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'
A consultant tells the Scotcast podcast that A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Social media 'spiral' found after sister's death
A woman whose 13-year-old sister took her own life says the "spiral that she was going through" was evident from her social media history. Newsiline summa...
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Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
Pearl Roche died with dementia weeks after her family struggled to get supplies of her medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links rea...
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Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialists says she’s seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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I'm on a mission to convince people to work less
Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth
Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy. Newsil...
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New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise
Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Does salmonella come from salmon?
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the or...
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'Take care of yourself now'
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters. Newsiline summarises...
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Vaping best way to quit smoking, new study finds
A team looked at 80 major trials involving nearly 30,000 people and found that nicotine vapes were more effective than traditional aids, increasing the su...
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PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'
Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - H...
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HPV home-testing kits now available in England
Over the next year, nearly four million will receive invites on the NHS App or via text message, email or letter to order a free kit to use at home. Newsi...
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Man completes half marathon after two heart attacks
Peter Franklin was fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a heart attack 24 hours after arriving in the Caribbean for his honeymoon Newsiline s...
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Mum's perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
Mum developed sepsis after scan error and now calls for better postnatal care for women. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Heavy periods study to create world's largest biobank
It will the create world's largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve treatment of heavy periods. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report. Newsiline summarises...
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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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How to spot a liar
Doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and li...
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Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Using football to talk about mental health
The Mersey Mind Project is open to men of all fitness levels and abilities Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to t...
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'Doctors said I was 'too young' to have endometriosis'
Grace is just 14, but has to spend days in hospital each month due to her endometriosis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Mum wants people to know 'there is hope after pregnancy loss'
Hayley Metcalfe, 37, suffered the loss of two babies at 17 and 19 weeks into the pregnancies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope
Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher...
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How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends where you live
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system. Newsiline summar...
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The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI. Newsiline summarises this...