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Doctor's new puzzle book can cut dementia risk by improving brain health
In The News
A new book has been released which aims to keep your grey matter active and healthy
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Six winter bugs parents need to look out for as temperatures plummet
Parenting
As the colder weather creeps in, childhood sickness bugs will begin to spread - and parents are being urged to look out for signs and symptoms in their kids.
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County Durham mum had stroke just months after giving birth aged 26 - and blames combi contraceptive pill
Peterlee
Donna King has missed out on key motherhood milestones over the 11 years since her stroke.
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'Silent killer' disease claiming lives of 'twice as many people in the UK now as it did in 1991'
NHS
Liver disease now kills more than 10,000 people across the UK annually, with doctors detailing how it has very few clear symptoms until it advances.
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See latest Covid cases in the North East as virus rates fall in all but one region
Coronavirus
The UK Health Security Agency experts are ramping up Covid testing ahead of the winter
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The three stages of chickenpox and how to spot signs in your children, according to NHS
Parenting
The NHS has the following advice on the signs of chickenpox, how soon you get symptoms and how you can treat it
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Lifesaving skin cancer nurse backs push to encourage North East public to become NHS healthcare support workers
Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle
Matthew Diment is now a nurse practitioner carrying out lifesaving surgical procedures to remove skin cancers.
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Everything you need to know about tuberculosis as map shows rise in cases of Victorian disease
NHS
TB cases have increased in recent months across England - here's what you should know about the symptoms of the infection, how it is spread, and who can get a vaccine
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'I thought I was going to die': Sunderland cancer project supports man with lung cancer through terrifying language barrier
Sunderland
Humayun Kabir thought he was going to die before the team at a Macmillan-supported cancer project helped him through his chemotherapy.
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Sunderland heart charity couple offer King Charles defibrillator as they collect MBEs at Buckingham Palace
Sunderland
Sergio and Emma Petrucci, who co-founded the Red Sky Foundation, were honoured at Buckingham Palace for services to health and community in the region
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NHS trust bosses aiming to continue 'turnaround' - though MP remains 'alarmed' by CQC report
NHS
NHS bosses said this week's Care Quality Commission report about the Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust showed progress was being made - but local MP Andy McDonald remains concerned about services there
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Parents warned to look out for six signs of contagious virus in children
Health
New figures released by the UK Health Security Agency show that respiratory syncytial virus numbers have soared
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Charity appeals for volunteers to save Newcastle's 'lifeline' Parkinson's support group from closure
Charity
Parkinson's UK said that unless volunteers come forward a vital support group could close.
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Michelle Heaton says she 'should have died years ago' amid 'devastating' health battle
Michelle Heaton
The Liberty X and Dancing On Ice star said she was left a 'shadow of myself' after her hysterectomy caused her to go into the menopause aged 35
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Blood scandal campaigners slam 'pathetic' Government words after more delay in setting up full compensation
NHS
Sean Cavens has been among those to hit out at the Government's continued defiance of calls to set up a body to deliver full compensation to victims of the contaminated blood scandal
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Under-pressure NHS trust has 'improved' but concerns over staffing and safety remain
County Durham
The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust remains rated as "requires improvement"
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MP says 'gay tax' on same-sex couples seeking IVF means families are 'priced out' of having children
Jarrow
MP Kate Osborne said expensive requirements for female same-sex couples seeking IVF are discriminatory
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'A long way to go' - Black women in Newcastle's NHS reflect on experiences of racism
NHS
Black women in Newcastle's NHS have reflected on the conscious and unconscious racism they face.
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First-of-its-kind pilot scheme giving care leavers free travel to expand across the North East
Newcastle upon Tyne
More young people will benefit from free travel on the North East's public transport network.
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Early warning signs of pancreatic cancer that you should get checked out straight away
NHS
Pancreatic cancer is often described as a silent killer because it’s difficult to detect - here are the symptoms to be aware of
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Health expert Michael Mosley shares easy 'exercise snacking' method you can fit into busy day
Weight loss and dieting
Through 'exercise snacks', you can break up your exercise into smaller chunks so it's more manageable - here's what Dr Michael Mosley says
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South Shields family hit by brain tumour say lack of research cash is 'horrifying'
South Shields
South Shields dad Steve Richards was diagnosed with a brain tumour in August 2014
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Little-known symptom of head and neck cancer that shows up in your ears
NHS
Early diagnosis can be life saving as it allows more treatment options to be explored - so it is important to know the potential warning signs of cancer
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Leading dementia charity issues urgent warning over clocks going back this weekend
Alzheimer's disease
Time changes can cause confusion to those living with dementia, so the Alzheimer's Society has issued some top tips to help
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
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Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Your Money
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Queuing traffic on Jesmond Road after collision
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle United FC
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
Nick Pope
The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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