Health

Hundreds of under-75s have died from stroke and heart disease in Wigan in recent years as progress in reducing death rates for these still widespread conditions slows, new figures show.

A reluctant runner from Wigan is refusing to let a debilitating condition beat her after signing up to a gruelling athletics challenge.

Local health chiefs will promote the message of insulin safety as part of a national campaign.

Wigan’s antenatal and newborn screening services need several “high priority” changes, according to Public Health England.

Jane Simpson, author of The Pelvic Floor Bible, talks about her mission to get us all to tighten up and regain control of our bladders.

Far fewer Wigan under-18s are getting pregnant, new data reveals

Dan Donohue, of Fitness Formation, writes about committing to a challenge

A Wigan dad has offered emotional thanks to a 999 crew who saved his life when his heart stopped.

Wigan Infirmary will be short of dozens of beds next year – compromising its ability to cope with rising demand, according to a health service report.

A Wigan doctor will be cycling 113 miles for a care home as part of a charity event that many say is like taking on Mount Everest.

There has only been one confirmed case of measles in Wigan in the last five years, figures reveal.

The battle to eat healthily after long days at work in the building trade and sessions in the gym inspired two men to set up their own business.

The organiser of a leading Wigan charity event is hoping to reach a massive fund-raising milestone and also pay tribute to a popular TV weather presenter.

After three full-house services over one weekend, more than 140 worshippers received healing from one of world’s renowned evangelists, Rev Melvin Banks at Living Faith Church in Orrell.

A training provider encouraged people to step away from their desks and try yoga during National Stress Awareness Month.

Robin Park Leisure Centre’s state-of-the art gym has opened.