A woman who suffered a heart attack while on holiday in the Lake District has spoken out about her terrifying experience. Sarah Baines, a 61 year old nurse from Hyde, was visiting Backbarrow, Ulverston in October last year when she suddenly fell ill. With the lift out of order, she began climbing the stairs to … Read more
Wigan is Britain’s obesity capital with almost 40 percent of the town’s population considered obese, figures show. More than 70 percent of people in the Greater Manchester town are overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) more than 25. According to the NHS if you have a BMI of between 25 and 30 you are … Read more
Lengthy A&E waits could be responsible for more than 250 needless deaths each week, experts claim. The grim reality of an NHS struggling to cope under the weight of demand has been laid bare by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM). Analysis suggests patients are in grave danger, even after a decision to admit … Read more
