If all school kids knew CPR we could prevent 200,000 deaths, says Bolton MP
Bolton West MP Julie Hilling is backing the British Heart Foundation’s push to make it compulsory for children to learn life-saving skills in school.
Revealed: North West men all meat and no veg as only 20% get their five a day
Just one in five men in the North West get their five a day, placing the region second worst in the country, according to a new study by the Health and Social Care Information Centre.
Manchester newborns to be tested for rare genetic diseases
Newborn babies across Manchester will be screened for four dangerous and potentially life-threatening genetic disorders from today.
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.