Ketogenic diet helps combat flu, research suggests
A ketogenic diet may help in the fight against flu, new research suggests.
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Apple bans vaping apps over health concerns
Apple is banning apps related to vaping from its app store amid concern about the effect of vaping on the health of young people.
Labour pledges to outspend Tories with £26bn investment in NHS
Labour has pledged to outspend the Tories by investing an additional £26 billion in the NHS to rebuild “crumbling” hospitals and improve patient care if the party wins the General Election.
Aberdeen medical students to get ‘real life’ experience to help tackle GP crisis
First-Year medical students will get more experience of “real life” healthcare situations as part of new measures by Aberdeen University to tackle the GP crisis.
Labour pledges to ‘end NHS crisis’ with £26bn real-terms rescue plan
Health funding will be boosted by £26 billion under a Labour government which will cover the cost by taxing the richest in society, the party has pledged.
New headset could help people enjoy better night’s sleep
A new high-tech headset that delivers an electrical pulse to the brain has been developed to help people sleep better.
Salmonella research ‘could help in development of new treatments’
Scientists hope their discovery of how the body fights Salmonella will help in the development of new treatments.
Virtual reality can help ease chronic pain, study suggests
Virtual reality (VR) can help to ease someone’s sensitivity to pain, new research suggests.
Nurses vote to go on strike in row over pay and staff shortages
Nurses in Northern Ireland have voted to take strike action over pay and staffing levels.
NHS Grampian unveils £1m plan to prepare for winter demand
NHS Grampian has revealed plans to spend an additional £1 million to help prepare hospitals across the region for the busy winter season.
Tagging proteins could aid research into neurological diseases, say scientists
Tagging proteins in human cells with a small sugar molecule could help understand neurological diseases, according to a team of scientists in Scotland.
Discovery of new HIV strain ‘keeps health community ahead of the virus’
Scientists have identified a new strain of HIV – the first to be discovered since 2000.
£950,000 boost for NHS Grampian ahead of winter
NHS Grampian will receive almost £1 million to help tackle seasonal pressures this winter.
Self-sample home urine test could increase cervical screening uptake
A non-invasive urine test could be used by women to detect their risk of developing cervical cancer without needing to visit the doctor.
MPs urge decriminalisation of some drugs laws to tackle problem use
The possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use should be decriminalised across the UK, according to MPs.
Thousands end up in hospital due to bonfire and firework injuries, data reveals
Doctors are urging people to stay safe over bonfire night after new data revealed thousands of people end up in hospital due to firework and bonfire injuries.
Two cases of measles on Aberdeen to Shetland ferry sparks warning for passengers and crew
Two cases of measles have been confirmed following ferry journeys between Aberdeen and Shetland.
Ticks that can harm the brain found in two parts of England
A disease that can harm the brain which is spread to humans by tick bites has been identified in the UK for the first time.
Walkers take part in 20-mile London trek to raise suicide awareness
Walkers who trekked 20 miles overnight through central London were greeted with cheers and bacon sandwiches on Sunday morning at the finish line for an event to raise awareness of suicide.
Concerns raised over north-east’s ageing GP workforce
Concerns have been raised about the recruitment of doctors in the north-east.
Take blood pressure drugs at night, researchers say
Patients are being urged to take blood pressure drugs in the evening rather than the morning to cut their risk of an early death.
Call for decriminalisation of drugs to curb rise in deaths
MPs have called for some drug offences to be decriminalised, in a bid to prevent the rising number of related deaths.
Cancer patients ‘worried about adding to workload of overstretched NHS staff’
Cancer patients are too afraid to ask for support because they are worried about adding to the workload of overstretched NHS staff, a charity fears.
Irish scientists announce breakthrough on genetic skin disease
Irish researchers have announced a breakthrough in the search for a cure for a painful skin disease.
Scientists hope enzyme discovery could help prevent deadly infections
An enzyme has been found which scientists believe could prevent a group of infections blamed for 500,000 deaths each year worldwide.
Study finds fat builds up in lungs of overweight and obese people
A study has found the first evidence that fat accumulates in the lungs and airways, particularly in overweight and obese people.
More than a million more people have been lacing their trainers, survey shows
More than a million extra people have become active in the last four years, with increasing numbers of women and older people lacing up their trainers, new research suggests.
No evidence of danger to public from passive vaping – expert
Vapers should not stand with smokers because it could entice them into smoking, but there is no danger to the public from passive vaping, an expert has claimed.
Aberdeen scientists discover sugary drinks cause more weight gain than sweet treats
Research by an Aberdeen scientist has revealed sugary drinks, rather than sweet treats, lead to more weight gain.
Incurable breast cancer patients face repeated GP visits before diagnosis: study
Thousands of patients with incurable breast cancer are repeatedly visiting GPs before they are diagnosed amid concerns their symptoms are not being taken seriously or misinterpreted, a new report has suggested.