3+ week, 1+ day ago  (273+ words) On March 27, 1973, Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia was driving down the New Jersey Turnpike from a gig in Baltimore to a gig in Massachusetts when he was pulled over for speeding. But what was supposed to be a routine traffic…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (612+ words) Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? A major new review of the evidence " pulling together data from 113 clinical trials " suggests…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (203+ words) A care home is opening its doors to the public for a special spring open day. Raleigh Manor in Exmouth will host the event on Saturday, April 25, starting at 10am. Visitors will have the chance to tour the home, meet staff,…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (936+ words) Drugs that are said to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease "make no meaningful difference to patients" while increasing the risk of swelling and bleeding in the brain, according to a new review. The effects of the medicines on those…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (426+ words) As we get older, our priorities around home naturally change. Many people reach a point where a larger property feels harder to manage, more costly to run, or simply no longer fits their lifestyle. Castlestead View, an Extra Care development…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (604+ words) A health expert has urged all smartwatch users not to ignore these three alerts, as they could indicate a serious health issue. Smartwatches are popular because they bundle health tracking, connectivity and convenience into something you already wear every day....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (396+ words) A LOYAL police dog kennel assistant has retired after 37 years of service. Jill Mulholland spent her career at West Mercia Police, with the last 15 years dedicated to the force's Dog Section. Known for her compassion and reliability, Ms Mulholland cared…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (479+ words) SCOTTISH tennis legend Jamie Murray has announced his retirement from the sport saying he felt "very fortunate and privileged" to have a prestigious career. Murray announced his plans to hang up his racket after more than 20 years on Wednesday following…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (284+ words) Two new cancer drugs have been approved for use in Scotland, offering additional treatment options for patients. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved drugs - osimertinib, sold as Tagrisso, and acalabrutinib, sold as Calquence, for use through NHS Scotland. Osimertinib…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (970+ words) The family of a young Newton Aycliffe man has described the terrifying moment he collapsed in the Welsh countryside and was airlifted to hospital for surgery due to a life-threatening heart condition. Aspiring electrician David Robinson was away with his…...