Family’s cancer risk hidden in their DNA
For most of his life, Barnsley man Richard ‘Adam’ Shaw saw stomach cancer as a tragic pattern in his family history. Three of his father’s siblings died from the disease within 13 years, the youngest being just 38. Although each loss raised questions, there were no clear answers as to...
You & Your Health: Urinary Health Conditions
Many of us will happily compare cholesterol levels, discuss dodgy knees or show off the latest sleep or fitness trackers but one mention of bladder health will leave you looking a bit flushed. As September is urological diseases awareness month, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on a...
You & Your Health: Your Guide to Staying Well this Summer
Summer is often thought of as a healthier, more active time of year with longer days, holidays, time outdoors and a break from routine. But it also brings its own set of health challenges, from heat-related illness and dehydration to travel disruptions and seasonal allergies. Knowing what to look out...
You & Your Health: Understanding Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects thousands of people in the UK, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Because its symptoms can vary greatly and often mimic other illnesses, lupus can take years to diagnose. With World Lupus Day taking place this May, we look at the symptoms, potential...
You & Your Health: The physical cost of stress
Stress has a way of sneaking into our lives so quietly that we often don’t notice its full impact until we’re already running on empty. We tend to think of it as something that lives in our minds – worry, pressure, overwhelm – but its reach extends far beyond our...
Menopause: what’s normal and what’s not
For many women, menopause is a word cloaked in mystery, myths, and misinformation. As a pharmacist, I often meet women in their late 40s to early 50s with questions, concerns, or prescriptions in hand, but not always with clarity about what their bodies are going through. Let’s clear the fog...
You & Your Health: Sleep IS the best medicine
With Andrew Watson of Goodmeasure Pharmacy Rotherham As a pharmacist, I spend much of my day helping people manage conditions with pills, patches, and powders. But one of the most potent treatments for better health isn’t something I can dispense in a bottle. It’s sleep. It’s not just an old...
You & Your Health: Is it dementia or just getting older?
Becoming more forgetful is a normal sign of ageing. But, with the increasing prevalence of dementia, many people have concerns that a lapse in memory is more serious than just getting older. So, what’s the difference between age-related memory loss and dementia? Age-related memory loss With age, we might forget...
New appeal to improve dementia facilities at Rotherham Hospital
In 2025, could you help the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity raise £250,000 to enhance the quality of life for patients with dementia? The charity’s latest appeal aims to redevelop three ward areas of Rotherham Hospital to promote dignity and independence for the thousands of dementia patients in Rotherham. The...
How’s thi ticker?
Employers in Barnsley can look after the heart health of their staff thanks to an ongoing public health campaign. How’s Thi Ticker is a partnership between Barnsley Council’s public health team and Barnsley Premier Leisure to offer free workplace heart health checks. Their friendly team of advisors are going around...
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