Bradford Telegraph and Argus | Health News

Samaritans prove it’s good to talk

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:21:30 +0100

Fifty years ago in Bradford, a group of people came together to offer a listening ear to those who needed it.

Bradford pilot scheme to help women with common health problem

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:52:51 +0100

Women with a common health problem are being urged to stop suffering in silence and come forward to take part in a national pilot scheme.

New scheme to help dementia sufferers at Airedale

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:40:00 +0100

An NHS Trust is urging people in Bradford to ‘remember the person’ as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

Text messages help smokers to quit

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:10:00 +0100

Stop-smoking experts in Bradford have welcomed the results of a study published today which found motivational text messages sent to smokers’ mobile phones can double their chances of giving up tobacco.

Bradford and Airedale healthy living unit scoops top award

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:00:22 +0100

A local healthy lifestyle team has won an award for its work in helping local families in Bradford and Airedale become healthier and more active.

Ground breaking Bradford research into dementia hailed as vital

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Ground-breaking research in Bradford in supporting families affected by dementia features as one of the most important research projects of modern times in a report published today.

Ministry of Food has the recipe for independence

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:53:53 +0100

Five years ago, John Fletcher’s life changed forever.

A third of patients 'keep diabetes a secret' says new report

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:10:00 +0100

One in three people with diabetes in the Yorkshire region could be risking their health and experiencing emotional distress by keeping their condition a secret, according to a survey by health charity Diabetes UK.

Teams take health messages to Bradford Mela

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +0100

Health experts will descend on Bradford Mela on Sunday to raise awareness of organ donation, heart disease and diabetes.

BRI and Airedale inspection boost for elderly care

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:35:08 +0100

A health and social care watchdog found elderly patients at Airedale Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary were being treated with dignity and respect during unannounced inspections.