Health

Health staff in South Tyneside are to get a taste of their own medicine during a national awareness week around dementia.

Almost a quarter of mums-to-be who signed up to a controversial stop smoking scheme managed to totally kick the habit.

Young children in South Tyneside are among the best in the UK for visiting the dentist, new research has revealed.

Health chiefs have insisted they are doing all in their power to help cystic fibrosis sufferers in South Tyneside by bringing a ‘wonder’ drug to market – a day ahead of a new campaign arriving at Downing Street.

A seven-year-old South Tyneside schoolgirl’s heartfelt words of wisdom could this week alter the course of a national fight over a cystic fibrosis wonder drug – second time around.

Oh, what a night.

Health stalwarts, heroes of the NHS and doctors who provide astonishing service - they were all honoured at this year’s Best of Health Awards.

A South Tyneside couple who have lost two sons to health tragedies are on their marks and getting set to break down the taboo around child organ donation at a major running event.

A health group has signed a pledge to be a forces-friendly employer.

There were 100 ‘super-size’ babies born in South Tyneside last year, new figures reveal.

A mum from South Tyneside who beat lung cancer has told of how a TV advert saved her life.

The boat has come in for South Shields Football Club’s community programme.

A courageous young man battling prostate cancer is gearing up to take on a seven mile walk to raise charity funds and awareness of the condition.

Health experts are aiming to reduce the risk of people suffering a stroke.

An amazing selection of health heroes will gather within days to hear whether they have become award winners.

A recruitment drive in The Philippines has boosted the numbers of nursing staff who will care for people across Wearside and South Tyneside.