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Exhilarating, active, and doable in a lunch hour, urban fishing is booming among young people. Meet the new breed of anglers shaking up the banks

Trichomoniasis affects around 180 million people around the world each year, but it can often be difficult to diagnose - here are the symptoms to look out for

The blood-borne virus affects more than 150 million people across the world, dubbed a 'silent killer' as symptoms often go unnoticed.

The Galleri test is also able to pinpoint where in the body the disease is coming from with 85% accuracy.

Appointments have been on an emergency basis in recent days as work takes place to move towards a more normal footing

The study looked at the death risk and life expectancy in 484,916 adults in Taiwan from 1994 to 2011, who took prescription sleeping pills

NHS trial results of liquid biopsy indicate Galleri test has potential to spot cancer in people with symptoms

A paramedic has issued a stern warning to people who wish to follow their friends and family members to hospital via their own means of personal transport.

Campaigners at a Tyneside disability charity have welcomed news of a beefed-up security operation on the Tyne and Wear Metro - saying it will help to limit hate and bullying.

Four new mums joined hospital bosses at the formal opening of a new maternity unit in Hexham

Letters: ‘Don’t mention the virus’ has become a mantra, says Joan Twelves, while Joe Sim and Steve Tombs say the government is silencing discussion about the disease. Plus one reader describes how her husband’s death was not recorded as caused by Covid