Website launched to help catch cancer cases in region
A new website hoping to decrease the number of cancer related deaths has been launched.
"Early Detect, Early Protect" has been created to help healthcare and community professionals start conversations about breast, bowel and cervical cancers.
The website aims to help...
Lounge Underwear raises awareness of breast health with ‘free’ thongs
The Boob Box is an initiative by lingerie brand Lounge Underwear to spread awareness about the health and wellbeing of your breasts.
The Boob Box is currently touring the UK and pulling up at universities, offering free thongs once you...
Epilepsy and mental health: Are we doing enough?
Epilepsy is more than just seizures, it is a battle to keep your mind and body healthy.
I was 16 years old when I was first diagnosed with the condition - to say it was a lot to take in...
NHS urges people to get their winter jabs in time for Christmas
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are urging people to get their winter jabs before Christmas with only eleven days remaining until online registration close.
As of Friday, more than 530,000 COVID-19 and 700,000 flu vaccinations have been administered across Cheshire and...
Mersey mum warns about tell-tale signs of the silent killer
A Merseyside mother has warned parents to be on the look-out for signs of potentially fatal T1 diabetes in their children.
Kelly Miller said that although type 1 diabetes is manageable, missing the warning signs could prove life-threatening.
Kelly's son Harry,...
Medical school urges Merseysiders to volunteer for research
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) are asking for volunteers to come forward to take part in their latest trials.
They are working on developing a vaccine for Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which is a viral infection.
MERS has no...
Runner goes shirtless in freezing conditions to conquer body anxiety
A local man has been running shirtless in the recent freezing weather to conquer his body anxiety and raise awareness for the issue, known as dysmorphia.
Stephen Melling, who originally started running as a part of his recovery from drug...
Sober October: Is it time to ditch the drink?
Sober October is regarded as Dry January’s lesser-known sibling - but with the rise in lockdown drinking and with clubs open once again, many are using this opportunity to ditch the drink.
The Liverpool region has one of the highest...
Campaign to find woman’s life-saving stem cell match comes to Liverpool
A swab drive campaign to find a Liverpool alumni's stem cell match to save her life came to the city yesterday.
Yvette Chin, 41 has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
After many...
Toxteth strives for sustainability with new eco-refill shop
An eco-friendly supplier shop has opened its doors to help Merseyside shoppers with an eco-conscience, find a place to shop without plastic.
Situated inside Toxteth TV, the shop has a wide range of products that can be packaged in reusable...
