Health & Wellbeing

The Dudley, Wolverhampton and South West Staffordshire Breast Screening Programme's mobile screening unit is currently available at Sainsbury's, Bentley Bridge.

The University of Gloucestershire is set to host a prestigious conference that will bring together experts from across the globe to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

Following the UK government's nationwide ban on disposable vapes, which officially came into effect on 31st May 2025, Ninja Vapes has responded swiftly by launching a range of innovative, sustainable alternatives aimed at helping adult consumers transition away from single-use devices.

Ben Howell, a father of three, a devoted husband for over 50 years, grandfather of two granddaughters, and most recently of a one-year-old grandson, is fighting for his life.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has launched a new survey inviting parent carers, young people, and professionals to share their views on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in the city.

Eight years after a life-changing spinal injury, Conor O’Dea has proved exactly what’s possible, completing the demanding 25th Tour de Munster charity cycle in four days and 640 kilometres through all six counties of Munster.

Alan Creaner, a man in his 60s, recently became the 300th patient to undergo joint replacement surgery and return home the same day under the Same-day Surgery and Discharge programme at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC).

After 11 years of research, the R-Blades Movement has developed a process that can regenerate a manual razor blade cartridge 100 times, providing a sustainable and cost-effective shaving autonomy.

A viral TikTok challenge known as "Burn Lines" or "Sunburn Tattoos" is gaining alarming traction among teenagers and young adults worldwide.

US authorities are warning consumers of Celsius energy drinks to check their cans after some were accidently filled with vodka.

The rollout of the free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to selected local pharmacies has been welcomed by the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community.

People are singing the praises of a free yoga session which is held at a Wolverhampton park every weekend.

A former Professor of Orthopaedics and ordained Anglican minister has praised the life-changing work of staff at a Birmingham eye clinic.

As we officially enter the summer season, Kelly Morris and Liberty Selvester-Webb, joint owners of Hotpod Yoga Birmingham, part of the UK’s largest yoga business, explain the benefits of practicing hot yoga in a 37-degree pod, even when it’s scorching outdoors.

Residents can now take greater control of their health thanks to the rollout of new self-service health kiosks at GP practices across Wolverhampton.

Dementia isn’t just a health issue – it’s something that affects families, neighbours, and whole communities.