Health & Wellbeing

Eight years after a life-changing spinal injury, Conor O’Dea has proved exactly what’s possible, completing the demanding 25th Tour de Munster charity cycle in four days and 640 kilometres through all six counties of Munster.

Alan Creaner, a man in his 60s, recently became the 300th patient to undergo joint replacement surgery and return home the same day under the Same-day Surgery and Discharge programme at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC).

After 11 years of research, the R-Blades Movement has developed a process that can regenerate a manual razor blade cartridge 100 times, providing a sustainable and cost-effective shaving autonomy.

A viral TikTok challenge known as "Burn Lines" or "Sunburn Tattoos" is gaining alarming traction among teenagers and young adults worldwide.

US authorities are warning consumers of Celsius energy drinks to check their cans after some were accidently filled with vodka.

The rollout of the free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to selected local pharmacies has been welcomed by the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community.

People are singing the praises of a free yoga session which is held at a Wolverhampton park every weekend.

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.