Investigation into native crayfish deaths continues as rescues take place in Northumberland
The symptoms seen in crayfish includes unusual orange patches on their upper shell and in some cases opaque-white muscles in the tail
First ever UK-wide study on childhood brain tumour services launched at Great North Children's Hospital
The project will explore the inequality in access to psychological care and differences in resources across all UK primary care trusts
Campaigners call for tougher pollution limits in Scotland as toxic air kills 2700 people per year
The Scottish Government is facing calls to follow new World Health Organisation guidance urging lower levels of pollutants in the air we breathe.
Scots student loses half her body weight in six months after stomach paralysis 'hell'
Shannon Dunbar-Dawe developed bloating and nausea during May 2022 and lost nearly half her body weight in six months.
Scots woman diagnosed with cancer by AI technology after persistent cough
AI detected an abnormality in Diane McCallum's X-ray which turned out to be lung cancer.
I'm A Celeb's 'basic' rice and beans diet 'lacks vitamins and minerals' , expert warns
As I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here returns this weekend, a pharmacist has warned that the campmates' 'basic' rice and beans diet could lead to a host of nutritional deficiencies
Prof Tim Spector says 'wizard' food can lower cancer risk and boost immune system
Diet guru spoke about the benefits of this 'nutritional powerhouse' food, which is filled with essential vitamins and can boost mental health
Cyclists told these symptoms could lead to them needing surgery
Cyclists could also need to have injections due to this condition
Rare County Durham coastal habitat to be restored thanks to £1m funding boost
The wildflower-rich Magnesian Limestone grasslands along the county’s coastline from Noses Point, near Seaham, to Horden is going to be restored
Dentist shares how not looking after your teeth is making you gain weight
Neglecting your oral health could be subtly contributing to weight gain, according to dentist Dr Andrej Bozic. Here's how issues with your teeth and gums can influence your waistline
Personal trainer shares three simple tips to help you drop 6kg before Christmas
Luke Mitchell, a personal trainer and online coach, shared three simple methods which could help you lose up to 1st (6kg) before Christmas week as the festive season is weeks away
Trio of brave Scots search and rescue dogs honoured for their life-saving work
Zak, Bowie and Merlin, who help Trossachs Search and Rescue (Trossachs SAR), enjoyed all the fussing as they were presented with their own personalised blanket and a bag full of toys and treats.
Northumberland matron inspired to become a nurse after dad's devastating death
Northumberland matron Philly Hollinghurst has reflected on almost three decades looking after the health of people around the county
35 conditions no longer treated on the NHS due to crackdown on prescriptions
Prescriptions for a range of common 'over the counter' remedies are no longer available on the NHS after a crackdown in recent years on 'unnecessary' spending by the service on common ailments
Doctors say 'perform just four exercises a week to help stave off dementia'
A new study has suggested that regular exercise can help stave off dementia, with only a couple of days required each week
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