Health

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...

A group of Merseyside cyclists are preparing for a 50 mile bike ride taking place in July, raising funds and awareness for Liverpool charity Sunflowers. The ride from Liverpool to Chester will start at the historic Old Haymarket on the...

A ball game which features in the Paralympics is being used in Merseyside schools to encourage inclusivity and participation. The sport ‘Boccia’ - which means ‘ball’ in Italian - was originally set up to support those with cerebral palsy. It...

Speakers at the University of Liverpool's Vice Chancellors conference today have told MerseyNewsLive about their plans to promote economic growth within Liverpool. Each sector is taking the approach differently but collaborating in a way to ensure success for the city. Louise...

After opening 45 years ago, Liverpool Royal Hospital closed its doors for the final time last October due to major issues in infrastructure. The building has remained vacant since, but over the last few days demolition work has began to...

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside have revealed new initiatives which will improve health care and help speed up discharge for patients. The region can expect to see brand-new ambulances, elective hubs, virtual wards and care transfer hubs. Preparation for winter are already...

Liverpool-based deaf and disabled charity DaDa are putting on a variety of performances to highlight talent and art from the disabled and neurodivergent community. Among these performances is the Toilet Paper Diaries, by Porcelain Delaney, at the Unity Theatre...

Doctors on Merseyside have been warned to watch closely for symptoms of measles in children due to a resurgence of the once-rare disease. The Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (RCPCH) has updated recommendations on the national guidance for...

Be-Breast-Cancer is a group that has worked across Liverpool and Merseyside for the last few months, raising people's understanding of breast cancer and its symptoms as well as the importance of breast cancer screening. The roadshows have taken place in...

Research by a charity for UK retail workers reveals that attacks on retail workers are worsening amidst levels of in-store crime. Staff from over 200 retailers have spoken to The Retail Trust about the wave of assaults and theft that...