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Pint and a sex test in Bedlington

Young people will be offered the chance of taking a chlamydia test at a pub in Bedlington later this month. Drinkers aged between 18-24 will be offered the chance to urinate in a pot when specialist health advisers from Northumberland,...

Posted by The Journal on November 18, 2008 12:11 PM

Cramlington man to lose weight for Sir Bobby

A Cramlington man is aiming to "lose a Kylie" to raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. John Cole, 53, and his friend Mark Simons have a combined weight of over 41 stone and need to lose weight. Now...

Posted by The Journal on November 10, 2008 2:28 PM

Great North Run triumph for Choppington super slimmer

A SUPER slimmer shed 14 stone in 18 months to complete the world's biggest half marathon. At one point Gemma Wailes, from Choppington, Northumberland, tipped the scales at more than 25 stone and wore a size 30 dress. But now...

Posted by The Journal on October 30, 2008 9:24 AM

Recession brings health about turn

Cycling is becoming more and more popular as residents take up the healthy pursuit as an alternative to using the car for work or pleasure, with Cycle dealers enjoying encouragingly strong sales. An increasing number of people are taking to...

Posted by Alan Savage on October 22, 2008 9:49 AM

Fitness Workshop Next Month

Southall Community Alliance is hosting a workshop next month encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles. The event will look at diet and exercise and show people useful, easy ways to improve their eating and fitness habits....

Posted by James Gates on October 15, 2008 4:16 PM

Hungry but beautiful

WHAT will you give up first your touche eclat or your turkey dinner? It may sound like a daft question but it transpires that in these lean times (pardon thepun) us women are prepared to forego food in order...

Posted by Emma Johnson on October 15, 2008 8:00 AM

Morpeth health supplement firm aiming for slimline tonic

A HEALTH supplement business in Morpeth has won the right to launch a fat-fighting plant extract in the UK. Morpeth-based Healtharena is selling a plant carotenoid called fucoxanthin, which has been used successfully to help obese people lose weight in...

Posted by Simon Honeysett on October 14, 2008 3:56 PM

A healthy lunchtime with the Coventry Irish Society in Broad Lane

By Catherine Vonledebur COVENTRY Irish Society will be holding a health and well-being event on Friday October 3. It will take place at the Standard Triumph Club, Broad Lane, Coventry, from 11am to1pm . The free event has been organised...

Posted by Esh Capelo on October 1, 2008 11:42 AM

Hospital Parking Criticised

Labour councillors in Southall have blasted parking charges at Ealing Hospital, calling them a stealth tax on the sick and their relatives. In an open letter to Ealing Hospitals NHS Trust from 10 ward councillors, it reads: "The minimum fee...

Posted by James Gates on September 19, 2008 3:22 PM

Nothing to wine about

GREAT news ladies. We women can apparently dramatically reduce our chance of pegging it early with just a few minor alterations to our lifestyles. The key to longevity is to follow five simple rules - don't smoke, eat healthily,...

Posted by Emma Johnson on September 18, 2008 9:00 AM

Hanwell Paramedic Awarded

A man who has been saving lives in the capital for over two decades has been awarded the Queen's Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct. Hanwell paramedic Tim Wilkinson (42) was presented with his certificate and medal at a...

Posted by James Gates on September 17, 2008 5:26 PM

New Health Centre Opens

A new health centre for Southall was opened this morning by MP Virendra Sharma. Mr Sharma cut the red ribbon at Southall Broadway Health Centre before going on a tour of the facility and speaking to patients and staff. More...

Posted by James Gates on September 17, 2008 3:25 PM

Health Debate

WEST Ealing Neighbours will be holding a public meeting on Thursday 25 September, to discuss plans to improve Ealing health service....

Posted by Shujaul Azam on September 16, 2008 1:35 PM

New Soundbites: September 12

They say every picture tells a thousand words. Benjamin Mawdesley's face tells a billion......

Posted by Peter Guy on September 12, 2008 4:52 PM

Six point plan to bring sunshine into your life and love-making

What happened to the summer? We are creatures of nature so when the weather is dull and wet we are more likely to feel low in energy and lacking in motivation. If you're feeling drained, jaded and disillusioned after the...

Posted by Manjit Ubhi on August 8, 2008 10:38 AM

Fern Britton : a weighty matter

Poor Fern Britton. What a grilling she has had from the press and public for losing weight by secretly having a gastric band fitted. It seems we criticise our celebrities (who seem to have become the modern day gods...

Posted by Manjit Ubhi on July 18, 2008 1:57 PM

Neuro-sense

Health minister Edwina Hart took expert advice and finally concluded that sending North Wales patients for neurosurgery to Cardiff or Swansea rather than Liverpool was a non-starter. As this blog recorded, the outpouring of dissent from the region was almost...

Posted by Tom Bodden on July 16, 2008 8:02 AM

16. Julie Moore, UHB

Name: Julie Moore Position: Chief Executive, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Sector: Public Sector 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 15, 2008 11:25 PM

16. Julie Moore, UHB

Name: Julie Moore Position: Chief Executive, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Sector: Public Sector 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 15, 2008 11:25 PM

27. Deirdre Kelly, Birmingham Children's Hospital

Name: Deirdre Kelly Position: Director, Birmingham Children's Hospital Liver Unit Sector: Science & Technology 2007 Placing: new entry...

Posted by Power 50 on July 15, 2008 10:50 PM