Health news, Birmingham, West Midlands & UK

Nicole's mug of cheer for Macmillan nurses Sep 22 2009

NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg.Read

Will schools be closed to stop spread of virus? Sep 22 2009

Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Emotion at heart of Michael's art Sep 22 2009

WHEN Michael Maharaj’s dad died suddenly the youngster was hit by a wave of emotions which he did not know how to express.Read

Birmingham teacher tells of cancer scare Sep 22 2009

NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg.Read

Birmingham family tells how they live with diabetes Sep 15 2009

MUM Karan Coffey could not understand what had happened to her son. Six-year-old Mathew had never been a naughty child but over the last few days he had become a nightmare to control.Read

Expert advice for a balanced diet Sep 08 2009

WE are forever being told children should be given a balanced diet but parents can sometimes be flummoxed by how to achieve that.Read

How to spot the signs of stress and what you can do about it Sep 08 2009

REDUNDANCY and pay freezes are on the cards for many of us so it’s no wonder nine out of ten adults are feeling the pressure at work and suffering from stress.Read

How Jan’s Red Tent helped her open up a bright new world Sep 08 2009

JAN Tchamani was past her 50th birthday when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder – but she believes the signs were there throughout her life.Read

Vulnerable groups need to take care Sep 08 2009

Dr William Murdoch, Clinical Director for North and East Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Shades aren’t just cool, they protect eyes Sep 01 2009

SLAPPING on sunscreen before heading outside can help protect your skin from sun damage.Read

Service offers a break for young Sep 01 2009

A SMALL group of youngsters with autism were able to enjoy a series of activities including picnics, art, music and watersports this summer thanks to staff at the Birmingham’s Extended Schools Service.Read

Residents’ sensory fun in garden Sep 01 2009

RESIDENT Margaret Moss likes nothing better than to water the flowers on a sunny day. Armed with her watering can, the 83-year-old, who has dementia, can potter in the sensory garden to her heart’s content.Read

Talking about memories is a big help Sep 01 2009

THE process is still ongoing as the garden was only opened earlier this summer. It sits next to a series of small animal enclosures housing ducks, chickens, rabbits and pigs, which also aim to encourage interaction and conversation among the elderly residents and their families.Read

Everything looks rosy in care home Sep 01 2009

A BIRMINGHAM care home is pioneering care for elderly people who suffer from dementia – with something as seemingly simple as flowers.Read

Stirchley woman’s fight to lose weight after cancer treatment Aug 25 2009

JOY Lynch was enjoying a holiday in Cyprus when she discovered something which suddenly threatened a dark cloud – a lump in her breast.Read

Breast-feeding can help protect baby from flu Aug 18 2009

Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Family approach to help MEND unhealthy ways Aug 18 2009

MOTHER and son Michaela and Ashton Jones have been learning the keys to healthy living together.Read

Scheme helps kids take control Aug 18 2009

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition ... Do it!) was launched five years ago in at attempt to combat childhood obesity.Read

Sun worshippers live in a tan-tasy Aug 11 2009

THERE are very few people in the world who look good bright pink – and Simon Cowell is no exception.Read

Playtime for some hard-working kids Aug 11 2009

YOUNGSTERS are playing giant board games, heading off for outdoors activities, pelting each other with soft balls, playing table football – in fact, just having fun.Read

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Nicole's mug of cheer for Macmillan nurses Sep 22 2009

Will schools be closed to stop spread of virus? Sep 22 2009

Emotion at heart of Michael's art Sep 22 2009

Birmingham teacher tells of cancer scare Sep 22 2009

Birmingham family tells how they live with diabetes Sep 15 2009

Expert advice for a balanced diet Sep 08 2009

How to spot the signs of stress and what you can do about it Sep 08 2009

How Jan’s Red Tent helped her open up a bright new world Sep 08 2009

Vulnerable groups need to take care Sep 08 2009

Shades aren’t just cool, they protect eyes Sep 01 2009

Service offers a break for young Sep 01 2009

Residents’ sensory fun in garden Sep 01 2009

Talking about memories is a big help Sep 01 2009

Everything looks rosy in care home Sep 01 2009

Stirchley woman’s fight to lose weight after cancer treatment Aug 25 2009

Breast-feeding can help protect baby from flu Aug 18 2009

Family approach to help MEND unhealthy ways Aug 18 2009

Scheme helps kids take control Aug 18 2009

Sun worshippers live in a tan-tasy Aug 11 2009

Playtime for some hard-working kids Aug 11 2009

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