Health

Advice for pet owners after dog dies following contact with giant hogweed. Picture: Canva

Warning over giant hogweed as dog dies following contact with toxic plant
PDSA’s giant hogweed advice for pet owners as dog dies following contact with toxic plant.

Coronavirus cases still on the rise across Wales and the UK - with 1 in 30 infected

Coronavirus cases still on the rise across Wales and the UK - with 1 in 30 infected

Eluned Morgan, the health minister for the Welsh Government. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Minister: NHS ‘under massive pressure’ but ‘I don’t think we’re in a crisis’

Academics said that avoidable deaths increased as more private services were used (PA)

Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’

Betsi Cadwaladr has updated its policy on mask-wearing once again.

Health Board renews its 'wear masks' plea due to Covid-19 outbreak

Siân Gwenllian MS at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.

MS calls for "action" on mother and baby unit for North Wales

People urged to get spring Covid booster before cut-off

Covid testing (image: Welsh Government)

Free lateral flow testing extended in Wales following a rise in cases

Dentist. (Pixabay).

Dentist shortage could become a 'crisis' in North Wales

Polio vaccination: Parents should ensure NHS vaccinations are up to date. (PA)

Parents urged to ensure child's polio vaccination is up to date

Rhoslan Surgery, Colwyn Bay. Inset: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl.

Rhos-on-Sea woman left waiting three months to book urgent hospital appointment

Health Board issue final call to those eligible for spring booster vaccine

Thousands of dogs could be at risk. Photo: Andover Advertiser

LOOK: Map reveals lungworm hotspots in Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets (Canva)

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae potentially fatal to pets

Jackie Pottle from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

North Wales healthcare worker celebrated at Wales’ first cancer awards

Which? issues sunscreen warning as Met Office issue heatwave health warning. (PA)

Sunscreen warning to Brits amid Met Office health warning as 34 C heatwave hits

Photo: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board / Facebook

Llandudno Hospital’s operating theatre re-opens to patients

Welsh Blood Service raises awareness this National Blood Donor Week

Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Wales. PA file photo. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fourth monkeypox case confirmed in Wales

Wales could ban energy drinks for under-16s to curb obesity

North Wales fundraising committee commended for cancer research efforts

Rhoslan Surgery, Colwyn Bay. Photo: GoogleMaps

MS highlights residents’ concerns regarding NHS-run Colwyn Bay GP surgery

Brenda Edwards made the announcement on social media after an inquest into Jamal Edwards’ death (PA/Canva)

Jamal Edwards cause of death revealed by grieving mother

A second case has been confirmed (inset picture: PA)

Second case of Monkeypox is confirmed in Wales

Sonya Edwards began her career in 1979 as a student nurse at St David’s School of Nursing and at the C & A Hospital before joining Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Ysbyty Gwynedd nurse invited to Queen’s Garden Party in honour of 40 years of NHS service

Here are some top tips to help keep your pets happy over the four-day weekend.

RSPCA issue top tips on how to help keep dogs happy this Jubilee Bank Holiday

Twelve 'wholly preventable never event' patient safety incidents in North Wales in last twelve months

North Wales health board facing 'very challenging situation' amid critical reports

North Wales health board facing 'very challenging situation' amid critical reports

The Welsh Ambulance Service have asked the public to play their part in ensuring the Bank Holiday weekend goes well.

Ambulance Service ask for public's help ahead of busy Bank Holiday weekend

Emmie Holmes, 11, is Llandudno’s current Miss Alice

Llandudno’s Miss Alice walks ten miles to raise money for Blind Veterans UK

Calls have been made to protect women from abuse outside abortion clinics. (Picture: PA Wire)

Renewed calls for abortion clinic buffer zones to protect women from abuse

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway (Canva)

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway

Mark Drakeford is expected to announce that all restrictions will be scrapped

RECAP: First Minister Mark Drakeford to announce end of Covid-19 restrictions

Simon Roberts and fellow volunteers at Cafe Dewi.

St David’s Hospice volunteers thank charity in celebration of Volunteers' Week

Mary Wimbury, Care Forum North Wales.

Masks may still be required in North Wales care homes after lifting of COVID-19 curbs

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over frozen butter croissants. (PA)

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over popular frozen item

This drink helps slow down how quickly food is digested and stimulates hormones to prevent sugar levels rising so quickly (PA)

Diabetics should have this drink before meals to control blood sugar levels, study says

Monkeypox in Wales.

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

Public Health Wales has said the first case had been identified in the country, and urged people to be cautious. (PA)

Everything you need to know about monkeypox as first case identified in Wales

Denbighshire County Hall in Ruthin.

Inquest hears how Colwyn Bay pensioner waited 15 hours for ambulance after fall

The latest covid figures for North Wales.

50 new covid cases and one death recorded in latest figures across Wales

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children (PA)

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children

Monkeypox outbreak in Europe could have been sparked by 'sex at raves' . (PA)

WHO expert reveals likely reason behind monkeypox outbreak in Europe

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is encountering many problems.

Ysbyty Glan Clwyd worst-performing hospital in Wales for A&E waiting times

The 'Crypto' virus is believed to be heavily linked to farms. PIC: Public Health Wales.

'Crypto' - Public Health Wales warning over parasitic illness found on farms

The latest figures for Wales

90 new cases of Coivd-19 reported in Wales over a 72-hour period

Vaccination (image: pixabay)

Around 9,500 across Wales wrongly informed they are eligible for booster jab

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product. (PA)

Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning issued over 'possible health risk'

A person being vaccinated. Credit: PA

What is Monkeypox? Similarities and differences between Smallpox "cousin"

A person with monkeypox. Credit: PA

A further 36 Monkeypox cases detected in the UK, raising total to 56

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise

The latest Covid-19 statistics in Wales

Over 50 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in latest statistics for Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru’s health and care spokesperson

Alarming statistics reveal that NHS waiting time targets are still not being met

Public Health Wales issues statement on UK monkeypox cases