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Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

Over 50 per cent of responders to a Healthwatch Portsmouth survey believe that accessing GP appointments have become harder since October 2025.

Survey reveals patients find access to GPs harder after changes

Hampshire brain injury survivor who turned his recovery into support for others in the running for national award

Pictured: Ed Marshal

Man who rebuilt his life after brain injury named award finalist

QA Hospital

QA Hospital joins trial to reduce breast cancer radiotherapy treatment

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Community Breast Health Workshop at the Portsmouth Jami Mosque

Portsmouth mosque hosts breast health workshop

The FDA approval represents another step in its efforts to position smart rings as practical tools for everyday health tracking

Ad Feature RingConn smart ring receives FDA clearance for blood oxygen monitoring

Yakult, the gut health experts since 1935, have appointed Joe Gailani as national sales manager

Ad Feature Yakult appoints new national sales manager

HeartSense helps detect heart conditions earlier, helping aid clinical decision-making and patient care

Ad Feature Cambridge Heartwear wins £184m NHS contract

Knowing when to look into providing supplements is crucial - and they're cheaper than you might think

The small changes that could explain why your dog is slowing down

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

The number of reported STIs in Portsmouth has increased, new data shows.

Sexually transmitted diseases in Portsmouth on the rise

Radiotherapy after surgery ‘reduces risk of recurrence of certain brain cancers’

Pictured: Andy Tudor, from Denmead

Engineer backs new research after being treated for brain tumour

The forum discussed the role of beauty technology in patients with PMOS

Ad Feature Ulike hosts PMOS awareness forum

Children are often nervous during these eyetests

Child psychologist's tips for stress-free check-ups for kids

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients
The MedicAlert Foundation launches £10,000 emergency campaign during World Alzheimer’s Month to safeguard its free police-integrated Herbert Protocol search service.
Emily Jordan

RingConn Gen 3 was on display at the IFA entrance

Ad Feature RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring draws attention at IFA 2026

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Organ donations have declined sharply amid an NHS call to action.

'Sharp decline' in organ donations as urgent NHS action plan launched

Ad Feature 'Ground-breaking' three-in-one toothpaste launches

Calibre Health Labs is an applied-AI health company pioneering the category of Causal Health

Ad Feature Calibre Health Labs expands nationwide after securing CQC registration

Crofton Lodge, Crofton Lane, Fareham, received a food hygiene rating of two following an inspection on August 4.

Care home rapped for 'inadequate' food hygiene knowledge

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Concern over ‘habitual residents’ at QA putting pressure on resources

Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can have an impact on mental health

Loved ones' chronic condition impact family's mental health

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

The study was commissioned by Kellogg's

Only one in three over 50s know if they are getting enough fibre
Only one in three over 50s know if they are getting enough fibre in their diet.
Ruby Copp

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Justine Morrison with her mum Joyce.

Daughter of woman who was fed dog food by carer calls for change

More than a third confessed they regularly start the day feeling tired

Nearly half of Brits wake up grumpy each week, poll finds

Itchen Valley Country Park. Photo: LDRS, Maya George

Visitor boom after £3.3m country park makeover

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

A quarter of people who track their health admit they have no idea what they are looking out for

Half of adults track their health with wearable tech

A pharmacy is 'redefining' health education by turning to YouTube

Ad Feature Pharmacy Planet hits 200k subscribers

Dachs-Fest brings hundreds of sausage dogs from across the region together

Hordes of sausage dogs will descend on Hampshire for Daschs-Fest

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging the government to take action on loud, illegally modified exhausts

Hampshire launches crackdown on "ridiculously noisy" car exhausts

Why the SmilePro teeth whitening is winning over customers including me (aff)

SmilePro whitening kit becomes a bathroom favourite

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

Three quarters of Brits don't floss daily

Brits aren't following a dentist-recommended teeth cleaning routine

Dr Zoe Williams at the ITV Palooza in November 2023.

Hampshire TV star Dr Zoe Williams opens up about health scare

Dr Busra

Ad Feature Comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey for women & complex cases

Elderly people are dying while waiting weeks for social care help (Picture: Peter Macdiarmid)

Woman fed dog food by Portsmouth care workers before death

Active Health Chiropractic celebrates 20 years with £20 new patient offer

Ad Feature Frequent headaches? Portsmouth chiropractor explains why not to ignore

SmilePro's Advanced Whitening Kit is designed to help lift everyday stains in just 10 minutes, making it an easy addition to a regular beauty routine.

The beauty buy shoppers say helped them smile more in photos

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

The Haslar plans

Outcry over Haslar plans as residents are ‘prisoners in our own homes’

Clive Williams from The Hepatitis C Trust testing a patient for the virus

Hepatitis C eliminated from high-risk group

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

The Morelax wearable neck fan has three speed settings and a battery life of up to 16 hours

This hands-free neck fan is now £18.69

Copnor Takeaway in Copnor Road has been closed following a mouse infestation.

'Unsafe and unhygienic' takeaway shut after mouse infestation

The mum of a Gosport man has warned of the danger diabetes can pose after her son, Wayne Hewitt, sustained a brain injury due to diabetic hypoglycemia.

Diabetes causes life-changing brain injury for dad

Portsmouth Port

Hampshire city among south England's asbestos 'death hotspots'

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

BH Live has invested £750K to create a new gym at the Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth.

'Out of this world' gym opens at leisure centre following £750k refit

More than one in 10 have put off seeking medical advice because of a language barrier

Language barriers in medical emergencies abroad

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