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Campaigners gather in Parliament Square as Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill continued its way through the House of Commons Photo: James Manning/PA Wire

Assisted dying: More and more evidence against new law, says DUP MP

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

Mr Nesbitt said actions in recent days will have left some health and social care workers feeling frightened and vulnerable Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Health Minister and professional bodies give support to international colleagues

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

Denise Killough, professional Head of Podiatry Service, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

New NI podiatry video released

Sarah Eakin

Sarah Eakin: Schoolgirl 'faced her terminal diagnosis with incredible bravery'

Pictured at the Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards at La Mon Hotel, Belfast are Ellie Adair, Jill Hobson,Arlene Johnston, Faye Cantley, Kara-lyn Macaulay, Jillian Irwin, Kelly Sloan and Madison Kelly- Saddler

'Phenomenal year' as NI health and beauty clinic celebrates hat-trick of awards

Ballymoney man Paul McCaw with Glowcose. Credit Paul McCaw

Son with diabetes inspires Ballymoney dad's business

Joe Garvey, Chairman of Richmount Rural Community Association.

Bramley apple peel at the core of new superfood

Londonderry man Thomas Healy thanks Specsavers for ‘saving his life’ after stroke scare

NI grandfather thanks Specsavers for ‘saving his life’ after stroke scare

Josh Hewitt, and friend Abbie, took on the challenge of walking the length of a marathon to raise vital funds for NICHS.

Josh and Abbie walked the length of a marathon to raise funds for NICHS

Gareth Reihill with his wife Mary who completed the London Marathon for British Heart Foundation

NI runner’s heart surgery days after marathon

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood
More than 5,000 blood donations are needed every day 💉
Sarah McCann

An artist’s impression of Bannvale House with the planned extension. Image: Southern HSC Trust

Plans for new wellbeing centre in NI take a step closer to becoming reality

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

Belfast shop Born & Bred, which showcases modern Irish homeware and gifts, is proud to announce an extraordinary one-day campaign in support of Northern Ireland Hospice — pledging to donate 20% of all sales, both online and in-store, on Saturday (June 7). Pictured is Linzi Rooney, owner of Born & Bred

Belfast retailer rallies behind NI Hospice with 20% of sales donated tomorrow

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

(L-R) Rita Devlin, Executive Director, RCN Northern Ireland, Kelly Forbes who has won the RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Award 2025, and Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt

GP nurse honoured for her work to empower patients in regards to mental health

The vaccine will be administered by local Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCTs) through GUM clinics

World first gonorrhoea vaccination programme approved for Northern Ireland

The Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, near East Belfast. Image: SEHSCT

Ulster Hospital's £4m Urgent Care unit set to open - six months late

News Letter Features Editor Helen McGurk whose campaigning for a specialist psychiatric unit for mother and babies in Northern Ireland began nearly 20 years ago

Maternal mental health: NI Mother and Baby Unit needs to be established now

Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT

What’s in your glass? Time to rethink your drink?

Women taking weight-loss jabs are being warned they must use effective contraception. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued its first alert to the public regarding contraception and weight loss and diabetes jabs following concerns they may not be used safely

Weight loss jabs: Women encouraged to use effective contraception
Women taking weight-loss jabs are being warned they must use effective contraception.
Jane Kirby

A seaside dance class on disability access beach matting, hosted by Talia Crawford to mark the official opening of the summer season in Groomsport. Pic: Ian Pedlow.

Co Down 'inclusive beach' helps disabled people enjoy fun in the sun

Children across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from faster and more accessible diagnosis of potentially serious eye conditions, thanks to a significant donation from Dr Terry Cross OBE, Patron of the David Cross Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation. Marking the donation of specialist eye screening equipment to improve children’s eye care across Northern Ireland at the Royal Victoria Hospital are: Dr Terry Cross OBE, Patron of the David Cross Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation, and actress Victoria Smurfit, ForSight NI Charity Ambassador. PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 4th June 2025 Specialist Equipment Donation Enhances Children’s Eye Care Across Northern Ireland Actress Victoria Smurfit and Dr Terry Cross OBE support improved access to children’s eye care Children across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from faster and more accessible diagnosis of potentially serious eye conditions, thanks to a significant donation from Dr Terry Cross OBE, Patron of the David Cross Foundation for Peace and Reconciliation. Each year, approximately 4,000 children are referred to the Northern Ireland Regional Children’s Eye Service. Care is delivered through the Children’s Eye Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital, alongside two outreach centres: Banbridge Polyclinic (serving the Southern Trust area) and Mid-Ulster Hospital (serving children from the Western and Northern Trusts). Thanks to Dr Cross’s generosity, children across Northern Ireland will now benefit from advanced screening technology that enables faster diagnosis of potentially sight and life-threatening eye conditions. His donation has funded the purchase of state-of-the-art ophthalmic ultrasound machines and supine tonometers, which will be installed at the two outreach centres. These tools will enable clinicians to deliver the same high standard of care available in Belfast to children closer to home, improving equity of access and reducing the need for long-distance travel. The donation was marked at a special event

Equipment will help detect serious conditions such as eye tumours in children

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Newtownabbey woman Danielle Webb with her late husband Christopher and their three-year-old son on their wedding day - four days later, Christopher tragically died from sepsis

NI man Christopher, 38, died from sepsis just four days after wedding

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has found there was no misconduct committed by the officers involved in removing the woman from the shop in Lisburn in December 2024 (File Image)

PSNI officer training recommended over shop incident involving autistic woman

Audrey Christie (pictured in red tunic) celebrates her retirement with friends and colleagues following 45 years of dedicated service. Pic credit: SEHSCT

Ulster Hospital nurse retires after 45 years of dedicated service

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Tam Barker, who died four weeks after a pancreatic diagnosis, with his son Max

Sister of man who died from pancreatic cancer in plea to Stormont ministers

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

Mark Regan, CEO of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, receives the award for Outstanding Recognition to the Industry from Roger McMillan, managing partner and head of the Healthcare Team at Carson McDowell, Sarah Weir of Weir Events and Dr Carla Devlin, co-founders of the Private Healthcare Excellence Awards

NI boss honoured at inaugural all-island Private Healthcare Excellence Awards

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Waiting list reimbursement scheme goes live for cross-border treatments

Northern Ireland has the longest waiting lists in the UK.

Cross border health reimbursement scheme now open - how to apply

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Mr Ken Hiew, consultant urologist, Mr Ajay Pahuja, consultant urologist, & David Fleming, Aquablation patient at the Ulster Hospital

Ground-breaking robotic prostate surgery gets underway at Ulster Hospital

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. Image: Belfast Health Trust

Cardiac surgery report must be published to restore confidence - McGuigan

A general view of the new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria hospital in Belfast

Trust chairman cannot give date for opening of delayed maternity hospital

Ciaran Mulgrew, the chairman of the Belfast Health Trust, speaks to media outside the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Belfast, following a report into staff culture at the cardiac surgery unit at the hospital. Mr Mulgrew described the findings of the report as "quite appalling", as they were said to have included an intolerable working environment and a pattern of consistently poor behaviour within the unit. Picture: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire

Findings in cardiac surgery unit report quite appalling, trust chief says

Co Down woman Aine Lavery of Hillsborough-based Skin Future

Co Down woman on her holistic approach to skincare

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?

The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

Gut Wealth's award winning sachets have helped IBS sufferers get back into eating whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help you eat freely again

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

Health minister Mike Nesbitt appearing before the Stormont health committee at assembly. Mr Nesbitt told the health committee that his department was "on standby" for other whistleblower claims after the contents of a report about the behaviour of some heart surgeons at the unit was made public by the media

Nesbitt not surprised if ‘devastating’ culture in RVH report repeated elsewhere

Pollen levels have been rising, this is how to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever.

How to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever

Rhiannon says Gut Wealth helped her go from daily pain and bloating to enjoying meals out again

Women with IBS say this gut fix changed their lives – now 25% off

Health minister Mike Nesbitt has told the assembly that Northern Ireland’s health service is expected to face a £600 million budget shortfall.

Northern Ireland’s health service facing projected £600m budget shortfall

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