Health

Alastair Richards

Oesophageal cancer rates are two-thirds higher in Denbighshire
THE incidence rate of oesophageal cancer is 67 per cent higher in Denbighshire compared to the rest of the country.

County Galway farmer Pete Gohery at the Wales Farm Safety Partnership event in The Eagles, Llanuwchllyn

Irish farmer Pete recalls his harrowing accident during Llanuwchllyn event

Denbighshire grandmother Val takes part in MS Society TV appeal

Latest Covid figures for North Wales.

CORONAVIRUS LATEST How many Covid-related deaths recorded in North Wales counties in latest weekly period

The Maelor Hospital. (Inset - ED manager Lindsey Bloor during a BBC investigates documentary).

'We're not miracle workers' - Under pressure frontline staff at the Maelor

Miracle £1 hangover tablet goes on sale in the UK - how it works. (PA)

Miracle £1 pill that cures hangovers goes on sale in the UK - how it works

Enjoy a summer of wellness with Holland & Barrett huge sale on over 1000 products (Holand & Barrett)

Enjoy a summer of wellness with Holland & Barrett huge sale on over 1000 products

Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise, with early signs of a rise in intensive care admissions among older age groups. Picture: PA

Two new Omicron variants blamed for half a million Covid-19 infections spike

Advice for pet owners after dog dies following contact with giant hogweed. Picture: Canva

Warning over giant hogweed as dog dies following contact with toxic plant

Coronavirus cases still on the rise across Wales and the UK - with 1 in 30 infected

Coronavirus cases still on the rise across Wales and the UK - with 1 in 30 infected

Eluned Morgan, the health minister for the Welsh Government. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Minister: NHS ‘under massive pressure’ but ‘I don’t think we’re in a crisis’

Betsi Cadwaladr has updated its policy on mask-wearing once again.

Health Board renews its 'wear masks' plea due to Covid-19 outbreak

Unpaid carers urged to apply for their £500 payment (image: Welsh Government)

Calling all unpaid carers! Get your £500 if you apply before the July deadline

Building safety (image: Welsh Government)

New support scheme launched to help leaseholders affected by fire safety issues

People urged to get spring Covid booster before cut-off

Sainsbury’s is recalling one of its products over fears it is “unsafe to eat”. (PA)

Sainsbury's recall over health fears and 'do not eat' warning issued

The batch is being sold at Sainsbury’s and has the incorrect lid of Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream. (PA)

Ben & Jerry's recall & 'do not eat' warning over ice cream sold at Sainsbury's

Covid testing (image: Welsh Government)

Free lateral flow testing extended in Wales following a rise in cases

Dentist. (Pixabay).

Dentist shortage could become a 'crisis' in North Wales

Health Board issue final call to those eligible for spring booster vaccine

Polio virus detection in London sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far. (PA)

Polio virus detection sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets (Canva)

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae potentially fatal to pets

Which? issues sunscreen warning as Met Office issue heatwave health warning. (PA)

Sunscreen warning to Brits amid Met Office health warning as 34 C heatwave hits

Mary Wimbury, chief executive of Care Forum Wales

Masks may still be required in area's care homes after lifting of Covid curbs

Welsh Blood Service raises awareness this National Blood Donor Week

Denbighshire lockdown horticulture project blossoms into successful venture

Wales could ban energy drinks for under-16s to curb obesity

Rayhanneh Saboonpaz (quality manager), Gareth Edwards (technical support and site HSE manager), Sam Higgitt (environment manager), Rosie Wynn (graduate environment advisor) and Philip Jolley (H&S specialist)

Jones Bros secures gold health and safety award for 14th straight year

Glan Clwyd hospital

Welsh Government announces 'targeted intervention measures' for struggling hospital

Nic Wagstaff, from Llangollen, has organised the festival

Llangollen mum is helping people to enjoy some much-needed Me Time!

7 foods sure to cure your hangover this Bank Holiday weekend. (Canva)

7 foods sure to cure your hangover this Bank Holiday weekend, from the experts

Welsh Ambulance Service (Inset pictures:Pixabay/Canva)

Welsh Ambulance Service is celebrating Volunteers’ Week

A second case has been confirmed (inset picture: PA)

Second case of Monkeypox is confirmed in Wales

Here are some top tips to help keep your pets happy over the four-day weekend.

RSPCA issue top tips on how to help keep dogs happy this Jubilee Bank Holiday

The Welsh Ambulance Service have asked the public to play their part in ensuring the Bank Holiday weekend goes well.

Ambulance Service ask for public's help ahead of busy Bank Holiday weekend

NEWCIS is funded by Flintshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council and Wrexham County Borough Council.

North Wales carers service celebrate Carers Week with wellbeing event

COLUMN 'We all have responsibility for not only our own safety but that of our workforce'

Co-op issues recall and do not eat warning for two items due to use by error (PA)

Co-op issues recall and do not eat warning for two items due to 'use by' error

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway (Canva)

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway

Mark Drakeford is expected to announce that all restrictions will be scrapped

RECAP: First Minister Mark Drakeford to announce end of Covid-19 restrictions

First Minister Mark Drakeford announced that Covid restrictions are ending on Monday

Covid-19 restrictions end on Monday as masks no longer compulsory in hospitals

Mary Wimbury, chief executive of Care Forum Wales.

Masks could still be required in north Wales care homes despite restrictions ending

Glan Clwyd and Wrexham Maelor Hospitals.

Calls made to ensure new national health service body to be based in North Wales

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over frozen butter croissants. (PA)

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over popular frozen item

Llangollen Fire Station crew raised money for Melanoma Focus in 2021
to support their colleague James (far right).

Retained firefighter backs #knowyourskin campaign after skin cancer diagnosis

There's a chance for you to think of your wellbeing at Ruthin event

Monkeypox in Wales.

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

The latest covid figures for North Wales.

50 new covid cases and one death recorded in latest figures across Wales

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children (PA)

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children

The 'Crypto' virus is believed to be heavily linked to farms. PIC: Public Health Wales.

'Crypto' - Public Health Wales warning over parasitic illness found on farms

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product. (PA)

Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning issued over 'possible health risk'

The latest figures for Wales

90 new cases of Coivd-19 reported in Wales over a 72-hour period

Caterpillar rash: Mum's warning to parents after brown tail moth leaves son with rash. (PA)

Mum's warning after son develops stinging hives after playing in garden

Paul Roberts, Wynne Construction Site Manager, Alison Hourihane, Wynne Construction; Ruth Stiles, BCUHB Planning; Graham Dickson, Wynne Construction Contracts Manager, outside Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, where Wynne has been refurbishing Ward 10

There's a good prognosis for company's work at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd!