Portsmouth News - Health Feed

From too fat to climb stairs, Kim abseils Spinnaker

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:46:47 GMT

AGED just 11, Kim Freshwater was so overweight she wore a ladies size 16 clothes.

Campaign calls on patients to think about clinical trials

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:52 GMT

CANCER survivor Ken Hook is urging patients to ask about clinical trials after he took part in a test that may have saved his jaw.

Co-op staff support Ruby Slipper Day

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:15:12 GMT

STAFF at the Co-op in Denmead will be rocking in red for charity.

Legal battle over claim medics left patient ‘locked in’ his own body

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:25:44 GMT

A MAN left ‘locked’ inside his own body is suing the health authorities after a series of alleged blunders.

Gosport shed workshop launched

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:19:24 GMT

A MAN who suffered from depression has won backing to launch a new communal shed for retired men.

It’s time to get walking to improve health

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:22 GMT

DUST off your trainers and get walking.

Miracle Jessica defies the odds in cancer battle

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:02:21 GMT

SHE was given just 10 months to live, but now five-year-old Jessica Vardy is a walking miracle.

Portsmouth set to hit MMR target

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:24:58 GMT

PORTSMOUTH is on track to hit national childhood vaccination targets.

Southsea baby denied surgery is treated

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:48 GMT

A BABY who was refused surgery to save the use of her right shoulder has been operated on.

Health director backs awards

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:11 GMT

A KEY health figure in Portsmouth is backing The News’ Best of Health Awards 2013.

Hampshire ambulances fitted with solar panels

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:57:45 GMT

AMBULANCES across Hampshire have become the first to be fitted with solar panels in order to drive down costs and be more environmentally friendly.

Praise for Angelina Jolie

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:51:02 GMT

A BREAST surgeon at Queen Alexandra Hospital has welcomed Angelina Jolie’s decision to go public about her double mastectomy.

Fancy dress walk for Oakley operation

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:45:37 GMT

DON’T be shocked if you see Batman walking along the road with Elvis Presley.

Exercise, healthy food and all important sleep

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:48:22 GMT

Nikki Caputa is a health and fitness coach who works one-to-one with clients and runs her own fitness camps where she trains groups.

Help is there with mental health

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:41:19 GMT

During their darkest hour, when they felt there was no way out, suicide had been an option.

Find out more on dementia in Fareham and Bishop’s Waltham

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:07:53 GMT

GREATER awareness of dementia is being raised across the county through events.

Learning more about dementia at Fareham care home

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:48:00 GMT

STAFF at Fareham’s newest care home have attended a masterclass in dementia.

New badminton club launched in Portsmouth

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:58:34 GMT

A NEW badminton club is being launched today.

Hospital trust gets £6.2m government loan as cash ‘buffer’

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:58:01 GMT

A MULTI-million pound ‘cash buffer’ has been given to the trust that runs Queen Alexandra Hospital.

Put questions to your GPs

Sat, 11 May 2013 06:30:32 GMT

DOCTORS in Portsmouth will put themselves back in the spotlight for more questions about their work.