Health

'My firefighter husband has spent years helping others, now he needs help battling cancer'

"Anyone who knows Dougie knows that he is an incredibly kind, caring and hardworking man who would do anything for his family"

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'I spotted symptom of rare cancer doing face mask - I lost my eye but friends saved my life'

Sara McGarvey was diagnosed with a rare cancer which was only spotted after friends insisted she saw a doctor

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'My dad died suddenly from inherited condition - I want to give back in his memory'

“I miss my dad every day as there was so much I enjoyed sharing with him and he was so supportive of everything I did.”

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GP issues alert as 'burnout' symptoms could actually be chronic illness

Struggling to sleep even when you’re tired could be the result much more than a bad night, according to one GP

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More than a quarter using phones during sex and many are checking work emails

More than a quarter of people admit to using their phone during sex, according to a new survey from Sciart Marketing and Hot Octopuss. 15.2% admit to texting during sex, and 5% are answering work emails. For women, the number jumps to 8.3% using phones for work during sex.

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Co Derry mum on ten years of wheelchair football tournament in memory of her son

"This gave him the chance to take part in the sport he loved."

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'The second gift of life': Ballygowan woman's journey from organ donation to competing on world stage

“If you believe in organ donation, speak to your family and make them aware of your wishes, it could make a massive difference and give someone like me the second gift of life.”

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Cancer warning as oncologist says 'never ignore' common three-week symptom

While most instances of this symptom are not a sign of anything serious, some cases may point to early signs of head and neck cancer

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Government urged to back arts and crafts on prescription for mental health

Millions of people are on waiting lists for support

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Health expert explains why you may be having less sex this week

Sarah Mulindwa has set out five steps everyone should be taking

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Belfast dad once given 12 months to live defies the odds 14 years on with major charity cycle

He had his life prolonged after fighting for access to a drug denied to patients in Northern Ireland.

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New Northern Ireland private healthcare sites planned after £4.5 million investment

The investment will also create up to 80 new jobs across Northern Ireland

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Belfast Trust statement on children's cancer treatments 'delays' amid nurse staffing issues

It follows a report that some children had chemotherapy treatment delayed due to a lack of specialist nurses available.

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Meet the doctor swapping his stethoscope for a parachute in daring fundraising challenge

The September challenge will mark his third ascent to the skies

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Government health warning issued to anyone using three types of wet wipes

The UK Health Security Agency issues an urgent notice about using certain types of products after they were found to have been contaminated

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NI women on a mission to help others after becoming friends during cancer treatment

"For anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, the message is simple, reach out."

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Matthew Starkey: Tributes to much-loved teacher after cancer battle

The South Belfast man raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with stage four cancer

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Family of 'brave and inspiring' girl with rare cancer fundraise for life-saving operation

They are raising money to allow her to travel to the Netherlands to undergo a complex surgery

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'I felt flabby at 40 but I lost 3 stone without giving up pizza'

Meredith explains she 'lost sight of' her own health but with the help of an app managed to lose 45lbs

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Northern Ireland nurses lodge dispute over failure to implement pay award

Nurses here have yet to receive the pay rise.

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Doctor highlights 10 warning signs of heart attack - including being inactive

Heart problems kill Brits every three minutes, so one cardiologist urges people to keep an eye out for any of these symptoms

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Mike Nesbitt announces plan to "double" appointments and ease GP pressure

The MDT programme brings health professionals such as physios, nurses, social workers and mental health practitioners together to work alongside GPs

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People in NI to be offered 'world first' Gonorrhoea vaccine from this weekend

Public Health Agency

Gonorrhoea diagnoses in NI have risen sharply since 2022

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Northern Ireland recall of spinach and mixed leaves as precaution after listeria detection

It comes after a brand of ready meals were recalled due to the infection last week

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Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

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Mallusk hub fighting food poverty across Northern Ireland as winter demand looms

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Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11