Health

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...

Here at MerseyNewsLive we are focusing on a range of health and wellbeing articles for our news coverage this week. We've covered subjects inclduing breast cancer awareness and breast cancer screening, alcohol awareness, football league designed for people to lose...

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...

Recent research reveals prescription cannabis users are being forced to pay hundreds of pounds to access their prescriptions. Patients have also reported a number of other obstacles including a lack of awareness of the legality of the drug. Researchers Dr Lindsey...

Morunning is back this November to help bring the community together by raising awareness and fundraising for men’s health issues. The Liverpool 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon MoRun will take place at 9:30am on Saturday (November 18) at Croxteth Hall...

This month Liverpool-based disability and deaf arts organization DaDa will be putting together three distinct events to showcase art made by deaf, neuro-divergent and disabled people. The three events will include a comedic play which deals with the trials and...

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...

Olivia Beatty and Abbi Ford bring you the latest news and sport from around the region from the MerseyNewsLive TV team, including how to protect your business from cybercrime and  ambitious plans to restore Hilbre Island's derelict buildings: https://youtu.be/feI2IzE4Gs0?si=oCpukPLNC93YjIfI Featured image:...

Brink is not your traditional bar - it doesn't serve alcohol. Opened in 2011, it was one of Liverpool's first 'dry bars' since the heyday of the Victorian temperance bars. Not only is Brink a dry bar, it is also a...