Health

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Charity 'concerned' for elderly in Oxfordshire as NHS set to be 'busier than ever'

Health services facing 'busier than usual' demand ahead of testing winter

‘Increasing risk’ of tropical infections as new blood donor monitoring launched

70 players took part in the tournament

70 players took part in the tournament

Football tournament raises awareness of men's mental health

Wallingford Slimming World members

Wallingford Slimming World members

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Oxfordshire group lose 46 stone in weight as award picked up

Banbury Town Hall is lit purple for pancreatic cancer awareness

Banbury Town Hall is lit purple for pancreatic cancer awareness

Town Hall lights up to raise awareness of deadly disease

New ID cards support unpaid carers with vital responsibilities.

New ID cards support unpaid carers with vital responsibilities.

Free ID cards for unpaid carers in Oxfordshire

Naomi Riches MBE, British Paralympic Gold Medallist officially opens the new home

Naomi Riches MBE, British Paralympic Gold Medallist officially opens the new home

Olympic gold medallist Naomi opens Floryn House Care Home in Kidlington

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

After undergoing radiotherapy and laser surgery on her tongue, the mum-of-two has two-monthly checks to confirm the cancer is gone

Mum issues mouth ulcer warning after check-up revealed tongue cancer

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Yellow cold health warning issued for Oxford area

New figures show a fifth of year six children in Oxford are obese.

New figures show a fifth of year six children in Oxford are obese.

Children's Health

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A fifth of Year 6 children in Oxford obese as NHS warns of 'ticking time bomb'

The seven new clinics will support people with hard-to-treat depression

The seven new clinics will support people with hard-to-treat depression

Oxford research centre leads to seven new mental health clinics

A fifth of 10 to 11-year-olds in West Oxfordshire are obese or severely obese, new figures show.

A fifth of 10 to 11-year-olds in West Oxfordshire are obese or severely obese, new figures show.

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Fifth of year 6 children in West Oxfordshire obese, new figures reveal

The Oxford Kidney Unit has seven centres including the Horton Renal Unit

The Oxford Kidney Unit has seven centres including the Horton Renal Unit

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More patients take care of their own dialysis in renal units

The Trust is made up of the John Radcliffe Hospital, above, the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, and the Horton Hospital in Banbury

The Trust is made up of the John Radcliffe Hospital, above, the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, and the Horton Hospital in Banbury

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Hospitals Trust misses target for A&E arrivals seen within four hours

Waiting times for Oxford University Trust Hospitals have been revealed.

Waiting times for Oxford University Trust Hospitals have been revealed.

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NHS: Oxford University Hospitals Trust figures reveal tough run up to winter

It is not currently known whether there is a safe threshold for cannabis use

It is not currently known whether there is a safe threshold for cannabis use

Cannabis use linked to brain changes, but may not cause them, Oxford study finds

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

A 'massive foodie' claims she woke up one day to find she was unable to eat, discovering she had stomach paralysis.

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'Foodie' lost half her body weight after waking up unable to eat

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Every caregiver and care recipient’s needs are different, and respite care offers flexibility

Planning for care in later life

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Molly says spending eight hours a day dealing with customers and scrolling through social media made her feel 'constantly overwhelmed and stressed'.

Mum says locking away iPhone and using Nokia helps banish stress acne

Oxfordshire Lib Dems

Oxfordshire Lib Dems

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GP appointments at risk in Oxfordshire due to National Insurance hike

Former England spinner Monty Panesar

Former England spinner Monty Panesar

Monty Panesar opens up on mental health and Bazball ahead of Oxford event

Dr Andrew Brent, chief medical officer at OUH, said he is

Dr Andrew Brent, chief medical officer at OUH, said he is

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Oxford health service praised for 'safe' and 'highly efficient' care

Will Vaulks (right) was part of a panel who shared their mental health experiences alongside (L-R) manager Des Buckingham, Oxfordshire Mind’s CEO, Jess Willsher, and Luke Beauchamp

Will Vaulks (right) was part of a panel who shared their mental health experiences alongside (L-R) manager Des Buckingham, Oxfordshire Mind’s CEO, Jess Willsher, and Luke Beauchamp

Over 200 people attend Oxford United's mental health workshop

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

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'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

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New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

There are six sessions for staff

There are six sessions for staff

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Oxford hospital staff given cycle training in new initiative

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

See some of the most common headaches and ways to treat them

The most common types of headaches and the best ways to treat them

The study was carried out by scientists at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

The study was carried out by scientists at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

Oxford study finds ethnic and social inequalities in lung cancer diagnosis

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

A persistent pain or a lump in your stomach could be a sign of bowel cancer and should be checked by a doctor

Bowel cancer symptoms that should be checked by a doctor (including tiredness)

Seven NHS beds were removed from the Chilterns Court care centre by Oxfordshire County Council without any consultation .

Seven NHS beds were removed from the Chilterns Court care centre by Oxfordshire County Council without any consultation .

Oxfordshire County Council

‘Unacceptable’ removal of NHS beds condemned in Oxfordshire

Pharmacies will be forced to pay an extra £12,000 a year in new budget-related costs

Pharmacies will be forced to pay an extra £12,000 a year in new budget-related costs

GMB reports hundreds of pharmacies in England at risk of closing by end of 2024

Lupus is incurable but treatment is

Lupus is incurable but treatment is

What is lupus? Symptoms, treatments and when to see a GP

‘Blooming development’, submitted by Dr Victoria Rashbrook

‘Blooming development’, submitted by Dr Victoria Rashbrook

Two Oxford University researchers shortlisted for national image competition

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

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Mum claims baby scarred for life after dramatic laundry pod accident

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

More men in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, new figures show

More men in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, new figures show

More men diagnosed with prostate cancer in county

Fudia after her surgery

Fudia after her surgery

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Oxford surgeon preforms life changing surgery on young Sierra Leonean girl

Oxfordshire Mind has launched a new film as part of its campaign

Oxfordshire Mind has launched a new film as part of its campaign

Five year NHS mental health waiting list highlighted in new campaign

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Oxford United's Can We Talk? campaign

Oxford United's Can We Talk? campaign

Oxford United to host mental health workshop at Kassam Stadium

Sugar restrictions in early life ‘may lower chronic disease risk in adulthood’

Sugar restrictions in early life ‘may lower chronic disease risk in adulthood’

Restricting sugar in first two years may lower risk of poor health later

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

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'People actively postponing or forgoing children', Oxford expert says

Fewer admissions were made for malnutrition at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in the year to March, new figures show.

Fewer admissions were made for malnutrition at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in the year to March, new figures show.

Fewer malnutrition admissions at Oxfordshire hospitals, figures show

$Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running$ $Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running$

Hospital named as one of the UK's best for 12th year running

'Respectful Resolution' programme to help combat bullying and harassment

'Respectful Resolution' programme to help combat bullying and harassment

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Hospital announces plans to tackle staff bullying and harassment

The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low.

The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low.

Fertility rate rises slightly in Oxford bucking national trend

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

The study could pave the way for the early detection of Huntington's disease

The study could pave the way for the early detection of Huntington's disease

Oxford discovery could pave way for Huntington's disease treatment

Monty Panesar will host 'Chat & Bat with Monty' in partnership with Oxfordshire charity Restore

Monty Panesar will host 'Chat & Bat with Monty' in partnership with Oxfordshire charity Restore

Monty Panesar to host cricket event for Oxford mental health charity

Norovirus is also known as 'winter vomiting bug'

Norovirus is also known as 'winter vomiting bug'

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Norovirus vaccine trial set to take place at Oxfordshire GP practices

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Warning issued as tinned tuna sold in UK could pose risk to public health

(L-R) Emily Townsend, Dr Jeni Tregay, Mel Hayes, Helen Blundell, Dr Shaun Wilson, and Tim Lawrence

(L-R) Emily Townsend, Dr Jeni Tregay, Mel Hayes, Helen Blundell, Dr Shaun Wilson, and Tim Lawrence

New service for young patients with brain tumours launched

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London