Health

Mosquito bites can become itchy but it's important not to scratch them.

How to treat a mosquito bite and advice on how to stop getting bitten

Dr Alex Silvester, SpaMedica’s Chief Medical Officer

Expert warns Lancashire residents to protect eyes in sun, amid online misinforma...

Women are being encouraged to book and attend their cervical screening appointments when invited by the NHS, this Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19-25 June).

Thousands of women missing out on test that could save their life

CHEC Accrington

CHEC Accrington completes rollout of community-based clinics

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Paul (right) with his partner Anthony (left) and their puppy Sebastian.

Narrow Escapes star urges North West residents to ‘lock in that eye test’

The UK heatwave is expected to ease next week, even as experts warn that the risk of temperatures hitting 40°C is 'accelerating at pace' due to worsening climate trends

Major heat health warning issued in Lancashire as temperatures soar

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

Police officers stand on duty at a cordon at the entrance to Water Street on May 26.

Police give update on those injured in LFC Victory Day parade incident

Former lead consultant Amal Bose worked at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Lancs' top heart surgeon takes to stand to answer sexual assault claim

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

Holcombe Harrier Andy Haines died of a heart attack aged 45

My fit husband died of heart attack at 45, I want stop this happening

Consultant Avinash Jha

Trust colleague is first Intensive Care Unit Consultant in the UK to achieve pre...

Royal Preston Hospital declared a major incident after it's A&E department was flooded with raw sewage on Friday night/Saturday morning

Royal Preston incident sees dozens of patients evacuated from A&E

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone
Parents can be prosecuted if they leave a child at home and it places them at risk 🏡
Sarah McCann

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A supplementary patient transport service to boost capacity at the busiest times has been scrapped

'Delay busting' hospital patient transport service scrapped

11 North West NHS organisations recognised for excellence and improvement in urgent and emergency care

The North West’s top performing and most improved urgent care services

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

The Royal Preston Hospital is the centre at which thrombectomy treatment is carried out for patients from right across Lancashire

'I'm worried more people will die' - coroner on 45-year-old's stroke

The cutting-edge radiotherapy machine

Our new cancer-fighting machine will save 13,000 appointments

Exterior photo of Oswald House

UK’s leading provider of complex care expands specialist mental health services ...

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is not common in the UK 🏥
Sarah McCann

Volunteers look at vet facilities.

Community voices back university drive to get more men into care professions

Lancashire residents can use these tips to care for their eyes this summer

How summer could damage your vision: Expert issues warning to Lancashire residen...

The hospitals in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Every hospital in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC

Overhaul for Lancashire SEND services after critical inspection report

Marsden colleagues become Dementia Friends

Marsden provides Dementia Friends at Lancashire branches

After my diagnosis, I felt violated, stripped of my dignity & betrayed

Shaun Flatley survived a potentially deadly condition - and can still enjoy the footie

I couldn't make my routine health check but it saved my life

Lucy

Morecambe Mum of Two Re-Launches Postnatal Fitness Classes in Lancaster to Suppo...

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

'Massive influx' of ketamine users to A&E as crisis hits Lancashire

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

Cases of flu and winter illnesses are putting pressure on Milton Keynes University hospital

'Better and faster' emergency care for the North West

Samuel at the Harbour.

I volunteer at The Harbour and it's the best thing I've ever done

'Not enough staff to keep patients safe': the Lancs NHS services told to improve

Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

The Royal Preston will get a raft of safety upgrades to its ageing facilities

The full list of safety repairs coming to hospitals near you

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms and how to tell if you are at risk

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

Urgent plea to North West's 'missing' O negative donors to help struggling blood stocks.

Why I’m urging fellow O negative donors to step forward

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?