Ebola ‘no deadlier’ than 40 years ago, Manchester University scientists claim
A team at the university has used cutting-edge computer analysis to track the virus in the recent outbreak and have been surprised by some of the results.
I never wanted this: Chorlton chronic pain sufferer forced to smoke cannabis to survive
The young Chorlton man petitioning for cannabis oil on the NHS to treat his chronic pain says he never wanted his life to be like this.
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.
Vitamin C injections can CURE cancer, claims doctor – touting £3,000 therapy in Manchester
Vitamin C can CURE cancer but won’t be funded for human trials because money can’t be made on it, claim an alternative therapy doctor promoting the £3,000 treatment across Manchester.
Female Manchester Uni medic puts boys to shame with arty Movember ‘taches
Manchester University medical student Kate Hyde is drawing on a different moustache every day this Movember to raise money for men’s mental health and research into testicular and prostate cancer
Bolton aid worker who delivered Syrian supplies arrested over alleged sexual assault and indecent images
A Manchester aid worker, who has led several life-saving missions to Syria, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenager and possession of child porn.
Aid workers treated like TERRORISTS: Bolton Muslim reveals battle to beat border controls and deliver Syria aid
A Manchester humanitarian and dad-of-three, who has lead several life-saving aid missions to Syria, has spoken out about the increasing police scrutiny and legal threats he and other Muslim aid workers face at the UK border.
‘Golden era’ of cancer research arrives as Manchester scientists receive share of £100million cash boost
Manchester Cancer Research Centre are delighted
Meat-eaters 19% more likely to die of heart disease than vegetarians: PETA hit home message to Mancunians
The vegan group is planning a new anti-meat billboard
‘It’s no surprise’: Manchester university professor brands Type 2 diabetes a worldwide epidemic
Sufferers under 40 have more than doubled in two decades
Aging HIV-positive population are not getting care required, with older gay men suffering most, says Salford study
Services for older HIV-positive people in Manchester are ‘inadequate’