Health & Wellbeing

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognised for their commitment to promoting emotional health and wellbeing, receiving a prestigious ATTUNE award at a special event last week.

In a significant move that bridges biotechnology, preventive health, and global wellness trends, Canadian biotech company BioAro has announced the launch of its first nutraceutical product under its new supplement line: Longevity+, a patent-pending, scientifically formulated capsule designed to support healthy aging through synergistic multi-molecule integration.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s second Birmingham Business Ambassadors Quiz proved a resounding success as local businesses came together for a night of trivia, fundraising, and fun at the iconic Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter on 17th June.

Vaccination UK are holding two further catch-up clinics for pupils who have missed a vaccination in school, and for children who are home educated.

Birmingham Airport has supported care experienced young adults into work, as part of a specialised Midlands-wide initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment.

The southern Indian state of Kerala has defended its decision to introduce Zumba classes in public schools, after the move sparked protests from religious groups earlier this week.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is teaming up with the NHS in the Black Country to host a drop-in session about skin cancer.

A new programme which has already helped well over 100 smokers in Wolverhampton to quit has been extended for another 12 months.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has celebrated the first six months of operations undertaken by its new Airbus H145 helicopter, at a special event held at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent.

Decathlon is releasing its first-ever European survey on cycling habits among young people, offering new insights into how Gen Z moves through cities, and what's holding them back.

A warning has been issued over Dubai chocolate and similar products amid concerns for customer safety, particularly for people with allergies.

In the quiet corridors of Birmingham Community Healthcare (BCHC) hospitals, something profoundly human is unfolding — a comforting presence that meets people at the hardest moment of their lives.

Microbot Medical Inc. (Nasdaq: MBOT), developer of the innovative LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System, have announced the continued expansion of its commercial team in preparation for the anticipated U.S. launch of the LIBERTY System, which is projected during the third quarter of 2025.

In celebration of Autistic Pride Day this month, we’re highlighting the positive impact of ongoing SEND initiatives by British Fencing (BF) and our partners, promoting inclusivity in the sport and transforming lives.

As the month of May brought two key awareness events into focus, a Norfolk housebuilder donated a bundle of mental health-themed books to support pupils at Sprowston Junior School. 

A new multimillion-pound plan aims to guarantee a healthy working life to everyone in West Yorkshire, through new personalised support for people who are out of work because of a disability or health condition.