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Personal journey to showcase blind talent

Hannah Davies speaks to a man whose battle against failing sight has prompted him to fight for awareness. Read

Getting fit with Anthony Watson

ONCE again the time of year has arrived when we all squeeze into over-filled Metro trains to put ourselves through that arduous 13.1 miles known as the Great North Run. Read

Smoking - Progress report

Our ex-smokers are really feeling the difficulties of not smoking. One in particular has really found the going tough. Read

Course helping children to cope

CLUTCHING her brightly coloured and glitter-laden poster, little Josephine Hicks wants to teach her classmates about what it’s like having a stammer. Read

Drinkers are warned over cancer worry

Experts say that drinking alcohol significantly raises our chances of developing bowel cancer. Health reporter JANE PICKEN has the details Read

Charity helps to support projects

A children’s charity on Tyneside has given local community groups a welcome cash boost. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out how their money is helping Read

Memories of a holiday you cannot ignore

As Sexual Health Awareness Week begins today, Health Reporter JANE PICKEN speaks to the experts about staying safe this summer whether you’re on holiday or at home Read

Guide to life

HAVE you ever wanted something really badly, whether it was a job, a special and loving relationship, a new home, a dream holiday, to get fit, run a business of your own or anything else? Read

Dr Scott's surgery

LAST week our practice was invited to take part in the chlamydia screening programme. Testing for this sexually transmitted infection can now be done easily with a simple urine test. Read

Great North Run 1: It’s a Shoe-In

THAT time of year is approaching when thousands of people slog it out at the Great North Run. Read

An alternative way to find a healthy balance

Ever thought of giving your general health an overhaul? From chronic fatigue to irritable bowels, health reporter JANE PICKEN finds out about holistic and alternative therapies Read

First we must know how to help

NEW research reveals only one in three people could perform the simplest of first aid techniques, while one in four admit they would panic when giving first aid. Read

Advice that saves lives

Kathryn Kain, senior sexual health adviser for the Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM for short) at Newcastle General Hospital, answers our questions. Read

Getting fit

IN relation to fat loss, a contradictory diet is one that claims to help you lose fat, but can actually increase your body fat percentage. Read

Transplants saved me twice

LAURA Fairlamb is an intelligent woman who speaks with wisdom beyond her 25 years. Which is not surprising. Laura has been through medical traumas most people never have to deal with. Read

Special nurses receive thanks

YET again medics in the North East have been honoured for their health expertise. Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out about the latest batch to receive accolades. Read

Our happy ending

BUDDING film-makers on Wearside are hoping to make an impact with two hard-hitting productions on substance abuse. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN finds out more. Read

We won’t swap the cigs for junk food

GIVING up smoking is tough enough but many quitters worry about piling on the pounds. Health reporter JANE PICKEN gets advice from former smokers on how to keep weight gain at bay. Read

Dr Scott's Surgery

DID you know that in the USA you are more likely to be killed by a sandcastle than a shark? Read

Get fit right on your own doorstep

HEALTHY living centres are popping up across Tyneside to give people wanting to improve their fitness or lose weight a helping hand. Health reporter JANE PICKEN visited one of the centres to find out more. Read

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