Health & Wellbeing https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/ Fri, 29 May 2026 23:31:07 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Birmingham among hotspots for weight-loss jab interest as demand surges ahead of summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-among-hotspots-for-weight-loss-jab-interest-as-demand-surges-ahead-of-summer https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/birmingham-among-hotspots-for-weight-loss-jab-interest-as-demand-surges-ahead-of-summer

People in Birmingham are searching for weight-loss medications more than almost anywhere else in Britain, as demand for rapid “quick fix” slimming solutions continues to soar ahead of summer.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 28 May 2026 20:57:49 +0100
Walking group to celebrate 25th anniversary https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/walking-group-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/walking-group-to-celebrate-25th-anniversary

A Wolverhampton walking group is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park next month.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 28 May 2026 20:50:49 +0100
Eye clinic shines a spotlight on its nurses during this special month https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/eye-clinic-shines-a-spotlight-on-its-nurses-during-this-special-month https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/eye-clinic-shines-a-spotlight-on-its-nurses-during-this-special-month

A sight-saving clinic in Birmingham has celebrated its eyecare nurses and the work they do in helping to look after the community’s sight.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 27 May 2026 22:40:37 +0100
West Midlands woman who changed Alzheimer's research forever receives posthumous Honorary Doctorate (UCL https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-woman-who-changed-alzheimer-s-research-forever-receives-posthumous-honorary-doctorate-ucl https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/west-midlands-woman-who-changed-alzheimer-s-research-forever-receives-posthumous-honorary-doctorate-ucl

Carol Jennings, former Alzheimer’s Society Vice President who changed the course of Alzheimer’s research, receives rare posthumous Honorary Doctorate.

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Health & Wellbeing Sat, 23 May 2026 18:28:13 +0100
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity marks 35 years of lifesaving service across the Midlands https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-marks-35-years-of-lifesaving-service-across-the-midlands https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-marks-35-years-of-lifesaving-service-across-the-midlands

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating 35 years of providing vital pre-hospital emergency care across the Midlands, marking the milestone anniversary on 21st May 2026.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 20 May 2026 19:08:05 +0100
Keep Your Energy High All Summer: The Power of Overnight Oats & Seed Blends (Plus 9 High Energy Diet Tips) https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/keep-your-energy-high-all-summer-the-power-of-overnight-oats-seed-blends-plus-9-high-energy-diet-tips https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/keep-your-energy-high-all-summer-the-power-of-overnight-oats-seed-blends-plus-9-high-energy-diet-tips

How to keep your energy high and avoid a mid-morning dip this summer.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 18 May 2026 18:57:01 +0100
Ebola response in Africa CDC statement https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ebola-response-in-africa-cdc-statement https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ebola-response-in-africa-cdc-statement

On 15 May 2026, Africa CDC alerted the continent and the global community to the growing risk of regional spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak originating from Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 17 May 2026 16:57:49 +0100
The 997 scholarships that’s transforming heart care https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-997-scholarships-thats-transforming-heart-care https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-997-scholarships-thats-transforming-heart-care

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2026’ together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, and their partners Ministries of Health, Medical Societies, and Academia, through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program.

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 17 May 2026 16:52:34 +0100
Volunteer-run health centre said to save NHS £6m https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/volunteer-run-health-centre-said-to-save-nhs-%C2%A36m https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/volunteer-run-health-centre-said-to-save-nhs-%C2%A36m

A "labour of love" is how volunteers say it feels to run a health centre set up to address inequalities in one of the most deprived parts of Birmingham.

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 17 May 2026 16:46:58 +0100
New research finds peppermint oil is proven to lower blood pressure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-research-finds-peppermint-oil-is-proven-to-lower-blood-pressure https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/new-research-finds-peppermint-oil-is-proven-to-lower-blood-pressure

Daily doses of peppermint oil have been proved to lower blood pressures for patients with mildly high readings, new research has found.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 14 May 2026 10:45:18 +0100
Health City Cayman Islands hosts inaugural Cancer Survivors Wellness Retreat https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-city-cayman-islands-hosts-inaugural-cancer-survivors-wellness-retreat https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/health-city-cayman-islands-hosts-inaugural-cancer-survivors-wellness-retreat

Health City Cayman Islands welcomed survivors for a day of healing and hope as it launched its inaugural Cancer Survivors Wellness Retreat last month, featuring a leading expert from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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Health & Wellbeing Fri, 08 May 2026 20:23:42 +0100
One in six mid-life women consider leaving work due to the menopause https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/one-in-six-mid-life-women-consider-leaving-work-due-to-the-menopause https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/one-in-six-mid-life-women-consider-leaving-work-due-to-the-menopause

A recent webinar has revealed that one in six mid-life women have considered leaving employment due to the menopause and 82% of those who have left would have stayed with better workplace support.

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Health & Wellbeing Wed, 06 May 2026 20:41:18 +0100
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity leads drive to reduce drowning deaths with specialist conference https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-leads-drive-to-reduce-drowning-deaths-with-specialist-conference https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/midlands-air-ambulance-charity-leads-drive-to-reduce-drowning-deaths-with-specialist-conference

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is set to host a dedicated Drowning Conference at its Cosford airbase and charity headquarters on Tuesday 2nd June 2026, bringing together professionals from across emergency medicine, search and rescue and water safety sectors.

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Health & Wellbeing Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:06:09 +0100
Vaisakhi celebration at heart of democracy calls for action to address health inequalities https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/vaisakhi-celebration-at-heart-of-democracy-calls-for-action-to-address-health-inequalities https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/vaisakhi-celebration-at-heart-of-democracy-calls-for-action-to-address-health-inequalities

The Vaisakhi event brought together a strong cross-party representation of MPs and Peers, senior public health and local government leaders, to raise awareness and build collaboration to tackle health inequalities.

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Health & Wellbeing Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:43:51 +0100
It’s a ‘miracle recovery’ as Health City Cayman Islands saves Irish vacationer’s life in dramatic Barbados https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-a-miracle-recovery-as-health-city-cayman-islands-saves-irish-vacationers-life-in-dramatic-barbados https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/its-a-miracle-recovery-as-health-city-cayman-islands-saves-irish-vacationers-life-in-dramatic-barbados

What began as a mild respiratory infection during a family vacation in Barbados nearly turned fatal for 57-year-old Irish tourist Gail Dalton.

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Health & Wellbeing Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:43:04 +0100
Importance of screening highlighted in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/importance-of-screening-highlighted-in-bowel-cancer-awareness-month https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/importance-of-screening-highlighted-in-bowel-cancer-awareness-month

This is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and people in Wolverhampton are being reminded of the symptoms – and the importance of regular screening.

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Health & Wellbeing Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:09:38 +0100