Mumbles will welcome a new opticians to its High Street as local owners invest £420,000 in a Specsavers store.
Swansea is on track to have 300 new life-saving defibrillators in place in communities across the city by the end of the year the council have...
The FSA is warning people not to consume a protein powder product sold in Home Bargains which has been found to contain extremely high levels of...
A 12-year-old boy from Neath has undergone crucial eye surgery after a Specsavers optician identified a sight-threatening condition during an eye test.
Swansea University is set to play a key role in a new platform aimed at bringing together UK strengths in the research of rare diseases to...
Pupils at an Ynysforgan Primary School have received a dragon's den-backed Mini First Aid course thanks to a partnership with antiseptic cream-maker Savlon.
Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting...
An overweight butcher from Carmarthen says he’s "healing himself" after suffering two "near death" experiences thanks to a life-changing TV show.
A Welshman that has helped hundreds of men across the Swansea city region lose over two tonnes of unhealthy weight has been recognised at the annual...
Live nature and wildlife footage is being streamed into two Swansea Bay hospitals to boost the mental health and wellbeing of patients and staff.
Werndale Hospital based in Bancyfelin, Carmarthenshire has launched a virtual GP service.
A group of GP practices in Swansea have been encouraging patients to help spot the early signs of potential cancer.
A new study has shown that Swansea residents suffer more than any other UK city with sleeping through allergy season.
An innovative liquid biopsy blood test to improve lung cancer treatment could help more people in Wales.
A respiratory failure patient has thanked a team of nurses, who she has likened to angels, for keeping her alive.
A new hospital specialising in NHS eye patient services has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Swansea, Councillor Mike Day.
A new survey by Bowel Cancer UK, of 104 adults living in Wales, has revealed that over a third of people (34%) can’t name a single...
Swansea-based kidney charity, Popham Kidney Support, recently unveiled a new charity patron: Swansea City FC legend, Lee Trundle.
CanSense - a Swansea company which has developed a blood test that aims to save lives by diagnosing bowel cancer at an early stage - has...
New research from Swansea University shows that reducing social media use by 15 minutes a day can significantly improve general health and immune function and reduce...
Werndale Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, has been announced as Official Medical Partner for Scarlets Rugby.
When it comes to hearing health, it seems the warning signs are being ignored by many people in Wales, with over a fifth of adults unaware...
Working for Action for Children has helped a young woman along the road to recovery for a young South Wales woman dealing the eating disorder, anorexia...
A first-in-Wales rapid response team is helping to keep vulnerable children out of hospital when they develop potentially serious infections.
Swansea University has received funding for an innovative study to reduce harmful gambling and PTSD symptoms in military veterans.
If your New Year’s resolution to stop smoking has already gone up in flames, it’s not too late to try again. That's the message from Swansea...
A team from Population Data Science at Swansea University is part of a UK-wide partnership that has secured £2.2 million in support from the Alzheimer’s Disease...
More babies in Wales will benefit from the arrival of a new electric vehicle to support donor milk collections.
Hywel Dda health board has revealed it's to trial innovative robot-enabled hip and knee surgery.
A fitness instructor battling lung cancer has raised £1,000 to thank staff for their care during her ongoing treatment.
People across Wales are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.
Swansea Bay is fast gaining a reputation for producing the best hand surgeons around. The status is underlined by Morriston Hospital’s Dean Boyce being elected President...
Support for women who have undergone breast reconstruction following cancer surgery has been boosted by a generous donation.
Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberavon, joined forces with fellow MPs to take on players and staff from a nationwide football programme that has already helped over...
Carmarthen man backs new BHF CPR campaign to save lives this Heart Month after his own skills saved his dad’s life
Columnist, Geraint Thomas has signed up for his first Swansea half marathon - and is hoping to inspire others!
Wales is set to become the first UK nation to introduce a mandatory national licensing scheme for tattoo artists and those working in body piercing, semi-permanent...
The trend for ‘cosmetic tourism’, popularised by reality stars and influencers is putting Brits at risk abroad an insurance company has warned.
A pioneering doctor has been honoured for his dedicated service to patients who have Parkinson’s in Swansea.
People who are homeless or precariously housed are to be routinely offered lateral flow tests for hepatitis C, followed by rapid PCR tests to speed up...
The number of additional dental appointments provided this year has reached 109,000, according to the latest Welsh Government data.
After much needed time to relax with family and friends over Christmas, getting back into your routine in the new year can be quite the challenge,...
People living in Swansea Bay are being asked to think twice before visiting family and friends in hospital if they are feeling under the weather themselves....
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning consumers about specific ready-to-eat smoked fish products from Lidl linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes. Products produced by...
This festive season, BHF Cymru is urging people to donate to the charity to help fund its lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases. The charity’s ‘gift...
A major new collaboration has been launched aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular patients across Wales. The Next Generation Population Health in NHS Wales...
A team of fat fighting footballers from Swansea, who between them have lost a staggering 70.4kg this year – more than 11 stone – between them on the MAN v...
Pembrokeshire CBD Centre has become the first high street CBD company in the country to be in partnership with Sapphire Clinic, a UK medical cannabis clinic....
As the UK marks the 23rd anniversary of the ban on the use and sale of asbestos (Thursday 24 November), the family of a contractor from...
The sooner you get tested for HIV, the sooner your condition can be treated if you prove positive. That’s the key message from Swansea Bay’s sexual...
Social media is negatively affecting the health of people from Swansea, according to new research into the nation’s habits from Money Expert. The survey which centred around...
A new clinic has drastically reduced the number of appointments needed for expectant mothers with epilepsy at one South West Wales health board. The epilepsy clinic,...
Work is now under way on high-tech new teaching facilities set to put Swansea University at the forefront of healthcare education. Believed to be the largest...
Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams is fronting a new campaign to urge the people of Wales to learn lifesaving CPR and defibrillation skills as a recent...
Drivers have been told to inform the DVLA if they suffer from a medical condition that could prevent them from getting behind the wheel. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have...
Hywel Dda health board, which provides services in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion has had its intervention status escalated for failure to produce “balanced and approvable” plans...
An innovative approach to caring for Swansea Bay nursing home residents who have had a fall is now helping to keep them out of hospital. The...
A simple but potentially life-saving device to help kidney dialysis patients in an emergency has been gifted to Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers. More than 300 specially...
Former Glamorgan and England cricketer Robert Croft has paid tribute to the NHS’ team-work which he says kept his mother alive. Croft, who enjoyed an illustrious...
Living Streets Cymru, part of the UK charity behind the biggest walk to school campaign is encouraging families to leave the car at home as schools...
The unnecessary death of a much-loved relative has driven Bethel Ohanugo’s passion for improving healthcare in her native Nigeria. Now she has gained a place at...
Doctors in Wales have expressed their anger and disappointment following Welsh Government’s pay award announcement last month, with over half saying they are likely to leave...
A new service to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms is now available to patients at GP practices across Swansea Bay. The service, run by...
Swansea East MP, Carolyn Harris, one of the leading political voices on menopause support and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause, has joined a...
Social work students will be eligible for greater financial support from September as part of an extra £3.5 million package of support, the Deputy Minister for...
High street chemist Boots, who own the Soltan sun cream brand have announced that they will no longer sell sun protection with an SPF lower than...
Staff at Werndale Hospital near Carmarthen have been recognised for the quality of their patient care. The prestigious ‘Private Hospital Group of the Year’ award is presented to an organisation...
The UK Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Register is not only celebrating a decade of vital data collection and research, it has also secured another £2 million of funding....
For over a decade, Maggie Higgins has made a big difference to the lives of people with learning difficulties and hearing loss – contributing to work...
Aldi is to add signs and symptoms of bowel cancer to all its packs of own brand toilet roll in response to Bowel Cancer UK’s #GetOnARoll...
Plans for a new Health and Well-being centre in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, has been submitted to Welsh Government. Hywel Dda University Health Board say an integrated...
TWO high profile Welsh rugby players and an entrepreneur have completed a successful round of investment to support the relaunch of a fitness app that will...
A student at University of Wales Trinity St David is taking on UWTSD Swansea Triathlon on 28-29th May to raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation...
First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the legal requirement to wear a face covering in health and care settings will remain in place. Speaking after the...
After nine years of providing unrivalled support and care to the kidney community of Wales, the Paul Popham Fund, Renal Support Wales, is changing its name...
Ambitious project ideas to reduce carbon emissions across NHS Wales will be granted a share of £2.4m as part of the Welsh Government’s climate change commitment....
Menstrual cycle education in UK schools is inconsistent and inadequate, and teachers feel they lack time, confidence, and subject knowledge, according to new research led by...
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has confirmed Wales will extend the NHS Wales Bursary scheme to eligible healthcare students studying in the 2023-24 academic year. Student nurses,...
She has been an inspiration and one of her kind for almost 20 years. Now Britain’s first deaf clinical psychologist is hoping her journey can open...
A new review by Swansea University, working with the University of Kent and non-profit organisation, Autistic UK, has found that breastfeeding support from midwives and health...
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has warned the health and social care system in Wales is currently under ‘extraordinary pressure’ as a result of a range of...
Adults in Swansea are being encouraged to get a free health check with the arrival of a mobile liver screening roadshow. The British Liver Trust’s Love Your...
A national robotic-assisted surgery programme allowing surgeons to perform complex procedures with more precision and control is being introduced in Wales, the Health Minister has announced....
HMT Sancta Maria Hospital is celebrating a successful first year in its new, purpose-built facility in SA1. Despite opening during the pandemic, the hospital has treated...
Do you suffer from Cyberchondria? Residents of Swansea rank amongst top 50 in UK for Googling their health symptoms. We reveal the cities that use Dr....
Burns experts at Morriston Hospital have produced a first aid video and poster campaign aimed at helping older people avoid becoming unwitting victims of the fuel...
Community groups in the Wales region that are helping local people look after their hearts can as of today (31st of January) apply for a £10,000 grant...
The first person to ever donate bone marrow in Wales is calling on more 17 to 30-year-olds to help fight against blood cancer ahead of World...
A Pembrokeshire dad-of-three has thanked the emergency services that helped save his life. In February, Dai Davies was getting ready for bed when he suddenly collapsed...
Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced new changes to the GP contract to help to improve access to appointments. The changes, which are backed by £12m...
Around one quarter of Welsh people expect to experience poor physical and/or mental health this Christmas, according to a survey of 2,000 people carried out by Censuswide for...
An innovative new procedure to relieve pressure in ears is being offered at HMT Sancta Maria Hospital. Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon, Mr Ameeth...
More than £170m extra a year is set to be invested in planned care across NHS Wales, Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced at the inaugural...
A joint statement from Hywel Dda Health Board, Welsh Ambulance Trust and Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Councils is calling on families of recovering hospital patients to...
NHS Wales chief executive Andrew Goodall has warned the dual challenge of the Covid pandemic and other respiratory viruses will make this winter ‘one of the...
The Armed Forces will begin to support the Welsh Ambulance Service from today. Fifty troops from 4 Regiment Royal Logistic Corp will drive ambulances across Wales...