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18 medical conditions that could stop you from flying

WebBreathlessness at rest. Sickle cell anaemia. Unresolved pneumothorax (punctured lung) Ear infection. Decompression sickness after diving. Increased pressure in the brain (due to …

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NHS women's health hub opens in Pallion, Sunderland

WebA brand new health hub which will specialise in taking care of women's health issues opened in the North East on International Women's Day. The new hub, which will offer …

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Newcastle: £500m vision for former hospital site

WebA £500 million regeneration of Newcastle’s former General Hospital into new homes and research facilities has been hailed as a “pioneering new neighbourhood”. A revised …

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What are the risks and benefits of taking an ice bath

WebAccording to Health.com, there are a number of benefits associated with taking an ice bath with these including improved alertness, a reduction in pain and a decrease in …

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Health Equity North finds inequalities in levels of children in care

WebThe study, by Health Equity North, also highlights the immense pressure placed on children’s services in northern regions that shoulder a greater share of a weighty …

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County Durham people suffering in health inequality

WebFile photo. (Image: The Northern Echo) People in County Durham are “suffering avoidable ill-health and living shorter lives than they should”, according to a new analysis. MPs …

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Health checks for Redcar children in care face delays

WebCouncils are tasked with ensuring an initial health assessment of physical, emotional, and mental health needs is completed for every child within 20 working days of becoming …

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Princess Beatrice shares update on Sarah’s health in first live TV

WebSarah, Duchess of York, is “all clear” and “doing really well” after recent health issues, her daughter Princess Beatrice has said in her first live television interview. Beatrice …

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Dr Michael Mosley: 5 foods key to reaching 100 years of age

WebDr Michael Mosley has shared his take on living a long life and the secret to maybe hitting the ripe old age of 100. Over the past century, the number of centenarians living in …

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WI says energy bills and debt ‘fuelling women’s mental health crisis’

WebThe organisation said bigger bills and debt are fuelling a women’s mental health crisis. More than one in 10 women (14%) said they had been been in energy debt in the last six …

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McColl's Brewery Bishop Auckland championing men's mental health

WebA County Durham brewery is leading a nationwide campaign to help raise money and awareness on men’s mental health - and already has 25 pubs signed up. McColl’s …

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Work starts on health and care campus in Catterick

WebThe Catterick Integrated Care Campus is a first-of-its-kind MOD-NHS partnership and will enable shared estate, expertise and learning to optimise the health and care services for …

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Mental health music festival to take place in Barnard Castle

WebA County Durham mental health charity set up my parents after their son attempted suicide is set to hold a music festival this weekend. George's Friend Fest is set to take place this …

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Darlington patient pronounced 'dead' by paramedics was alive

WebRead more. Sainsbury's and Domino's to open at new Peterlee retail park. The Fox Hall Inn on A66 re-opens under new management. Funeral set for Darlington man who died off …

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NHS mental health nurse who drank on the job suspended

WebFile photo. (Image: PA) A mental health nurse who visited a patient’s home while drunk and fell asleep in front of their family has been suspended from nursing. Andrew Duffy, who …

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Advanced facial power with the skin queen of Ginger Tree

WebKathy really is a skin queen – go and see what she can do for you. For more information or to book your skin consultation and find out what else Kathy has to offer, contact: 07891 …

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Why has Katie Piper had her eye sewn shut

WebTV presenter Katie Piper has given a health update for the first time since undergoing surgery last month. In 2008, she suffered major burns, injuries and blindness in one eye …

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Police say body found at beach by Claxton Hotel, Redcar

WebA statement said: "Police were called around 1:20pm on Monday 13th May, after a man’s body was found on the beach in Redcar, near the Claxton Hotel.

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