Health

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

Julieann Smith, who is battling cancer and raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, with her son McKenzie Taylor (left) and her partner Ross Lamont

Burnley pub regulars wax lyrical to raise over £600 for charity

Alaster and Tracy Hirst are on a mission to improve the Holcombe Drive estate in Burnley where they have lived for eight years. Here they are in the recently upgraded park which they campaigned to get funding for.

Keep Burnley Beautiful: Couple hope to transform housing estate into a 'gem'

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

The hospitals in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC.

Every hospital in the North West rated good or outstanding by CQC

Overhaul for Lancashire SEND services after critical inspection report

Marsden colleagues become Dementia Friends

Marsden provides Dementia Friends at Lancashire branches

Staff and Contractors from Barnfield Construction donned their football kits for a charity match held at Turf Moor during Mental Health Awareness Week

Charity football match at Turf scores thousands for mental health

Shaun Flatley survived a potentially deadly condition - and can still enjoy the footie

I couldn't make my routine health check but it saved my life

An eye test can diagnose cataracts

Clearing Up Cloudy Vision: Optegra Supports Cataract Awareness Month

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

The national register is aiming to connect more communities in Burnley with trusted local exercise professionals.

National register of accredited personal trainers to help more Burnley communiti...

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

David Tait is the new non-executive director of Neuro-Sparks in Burnley.

Business helping neurodivergent people appoints new non-executive director

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

'Massive influx' of ketamine users to A&E as crisis hits Lancashire

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

'Not enough staff to keep patients safe': the Lancs NHS services told to improve

24 photos from awards night to honour Burnley's incredible volunteers

Stock image of a child sitting.

Mum's heartbreak as teen drug dealers groom her 12-year-old child

Winners and highly commended at the Above and Beyond Awards 2025 with the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Paul Reynolds. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Meet the incredible winners of the Burnley Above and Beyond Awards 2025

Winners and highly commended at the Above and Beyond Awards 2025 with the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Paul Reynolds. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Meet the incredible winners of the Burnley Above and Beyond Awards 2025

Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms and how to tell if you are at risk

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

Dorothy Pilkington, a retired bank manager, died in a fire at her home in Burnley in 2020

Grandfather's death prompts warning from family of late Burnley woman

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

Burnley General Teaching Hospital. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

£757,000 boost for Burnley General Hospital

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

Urgent plea to North West's 'missing' O negative donors to help struggling blood stocks.

Why I’m urging fellow O negative donors to step forward

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?

Finley Worthington, who runs Ketamine Education Services in Burnley, talking to schoolchildren about the dangers of the addictive drug.

Schoolchildren excluded for drug use 'are being forgotten about'

The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

Gut Wealth's award winning sachets have helped IBS sufferers get back into eating whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help you eat freely again

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

Mat classes

Burnley’s first Pilates Studio

Pollen levels have been rising, this is how to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever.

How to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever

Cancer patients are being promised the same "precision" radiotherapy at the Royal Preston - whether it is administered by one of their existing machines (pictured) or new kit that is set to be installed

Lancashire hospital issues message to 'worried' cancer patients over new kit

Tots from Padiham’s Little Acorns Nursery take part in a ‘bunny hop’ for Pendleside Hospice

Tiny tots from Padiham nursery stage 'bunny hop' for hospice

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