Fresh approach needed to tackle unhealthy ‘lifestyle’ diseases, says Man Uni expert
A new approach is needed to tackle ‘lifestyle’ diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, claims a Manchester University lecturer.
FOUR out of ten nurseries and children’s homes failing – Manchester kids at risk
The health and wellbeing of Greater Manchester’s children is at risk as Ofsted reveals that 41% of children’s homes and nurseries are failing after recent inspections.
The kids are more than alright… they can save our health, says Manchester chief
Professor Ian Jacobs, Director of Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), believes that young people can have a ‘profound impact’ on health outcomes for future generations.
VIDEO: Blazing a trail… cannabis legalisation debate
As cannabis gains recognition for its medical properties, and with four American states having legalised the drug, will the UK decriminalise weed?
Andy Burnham accused of insulting Mid Staffs victims and ‘NHS scaremongering’
Leigh MP Andy Burnham came under fire for insulting the victims of the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal in a heated Twitter exchange on Saturday night.
‘Dishonest’ nurse struck off for scalding dementia patient and leaving her with ‘horrific’ blisters for EIGHT hours
Nancy Amewu Aku Hayibor spilt water on an elderly resident while attempting to release a feeding tube during a night shift in August 2013, at Shaw Side Residential Home in Oldham.
Doctor ‘looking for forest scenery ends up filming woman’s legs with spy cam’
A senior doctor who embarked on an expedition to take pictures of ‘forest scenery’ ended up secretly filming a young woman’s legs with a video camera which he had hidden in his satchel, a Manchester medical tribunal heard today
Doctor ‘used James Bond-like spy camera to film legs of woman in short skirt’
Dr Steven Forde, 45, a consultant anaesthetist, was spotted by a security guard in York allegedly ‘acting suspiciously’ so he enlisted the help of two police community support officers.
Piccadilly Pulse: Manchester says ignorance is bliss after launch of genetic cancer test
A controversial personal DNA test that can tell people whether they are at risk of cancer and other diseases is now available in the UK.
Manchester’s ‘lost generation of cooks’ learn to eat healthy and Love Food Hate Waste
Greater Manchester’s ‘lost generation of cookers’ are being given a nudge back into the kitchen as part of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign
Manchester has a chance to fight prejudice this World AIDS Day, says police chief
Tony Lloyd has urged Greater Manchester to show solidarity this World AIDS Day against discrimination, prejudice and hatred aimed at HIV sufferers.