Health & Wellbeing

A former Professor of Orthopaedics and ordained Anglican minister has praised the life-changing work of staff at a Birmingham eye clinic.

As we officially enter the summer season, Kelly Morris and Liberty Selvester-Webb, joint owners of Hotpod Yoga Birmingham, part of the UK’s largest yoga business, explain the benefits of practicing hot yoga in a 37-degree pod, even when it’s scorching outdoors.

Residents can now take greater control of their health thanks to the rollout of new self-service health kiosks at GP practices across Wolverhampton.

Dementia isn’t just a health issue – it’s something that affects families, neighbours, and whole communities.

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognised for their commitment to promoting emotional health and wellbeing, receiving a prestigious ATTUNE award at a special event last week.

In a significant move that bridges biotechnology, preventive health, and global wellness trends, Canadian biotech company BioAro has announced the launch of its first nutraceutical product under its new supplement line: Longevity+, a patent-pending, scientifically formulated capsule designed to support healthy aging through synergistic multi-molecule integration.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s second Birmingham Business Ambassadors Quiz proved a resounding success as local businesses came together for a night of trivia, fundraising, and fun at the iconic Button Factory in the Jewellery Quarter on 17th June.

Vaccination UK are holding two further catch-up clinics for pupils who have missed a vaccination in school, and for children who are home educated.

Birmingham Airport has supported care experienced young adults into work, as part of a specialised Midlands-wide initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment.

The southern Indian state of Kerala has defended its decision to introduce Zumba classes in public schools, after the move sparked protests from religious groups earlier this week.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is teaming up with the NHS in the Black Country to host a drop-in session about skin cancer.

A new programme which has already helped well over 100 smokers in Wolverhampton to quit has been extended for another 12 months.

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has celebrated the first six months of operations undertaken by its new Airbus H145 helicopter, at a special event held at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent.

Decathlon is releasing its first-ever European survey on cycling habits among young people, offering new insights into how Gen Z moves through cities, and what's holding them back.

A warning has been issued over Dubai chocolate and similar products amid concerns for customer safety, particularly for people with allergies.

In the quiet corridors of Birmingham Community Healthcare (BCHC) hospitals, something profoundly human is unfolding — a comforting presence that meets people at the hardest moment of their lives.