Air pollution linked to smaller head sizes in unborn babies
Exposure to air pollution is linked to babies’ growth during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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NHS Tayside report on mental health unit must be made public, minister told
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has been urged to ensure an internal report on treatment at a mental health unit is published in full.
Sepsis early warning signs highlighted in bid to save lives
The five early signs of the potentially fatal condition sepsis will be highlighted in a new campaign.
Bubble babies ‘cured’ by experimental gene therapy
Gene therapy appears to have cured “baby-in-bubble” infants with a rare disorder that robs them of any immune protection.
Children fed balanced meals for three months were healthier years later
Children who were fed healthy family meals during a three-month trial remained healthier for years after, a study has found.
Aberdeen charity launches £3m push to build 20-bed facility in aid of mental wellbeing
A social care charity today launched a £3.2 million campaign to build a state-of-the-art mental wellbeing centre in the heart of Aberdeen.
SPONSORED: Pharmacist’s guide on how to be health-wise this Easter
With three decades of experience, pharmacist Margaret McGee is perfectly placed to offer advice to callers on NHS 24’s out-of-hours service – and is gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year.
Campaigners demand new laws to ensure right to food
Planned “good food nation” legislation should include the right to food, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has said.
Discovery could prevent stents failing in heart disease patients
Heart stent failures could be prevented thanks to a discovery by scientists at Heriot-Watt University.
Chromosomal disorder screening plans move forward
A north-east MP is delighted screening for a chromosomal disorder could be introduced after a review by a national body.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased susceptibility to MS
Vitamin D can “dramatically” affect the immune system and could make people less susceptible to diseases such as multiple sclerosis, scientists have discovered.
Human health not greatly affected by space missions, Nasa twins study finds
A study of US astronaut Scott Kelly and his identical twin suggests human health is not significantly affected by longer missions to space.
George Alagiah: It was tough to learn bowel cancer had returned
George Alagiah has spoken about how “tough” it was to discover his bowel cancer had returned.
Aberdeen community asked for views on GP practice
Members of an Aberdeen community are being encouraged to come forward to give their views on a GP practice.
Rangers star who underwent heart op takes place in charity’s ‘health defence’
Rangers defender Connor Goldson has backed calls for volunteers to join a new project to tackle Scotland’s biggest health problems.
Signs on Aberdeen bridge hit out at mental health care
Signs have been placed on a prominent Aberdeen city centre bridge in a bid to bring about an improvement in mental health services.
Designer Christopher Kane backs charity campaign ‘close to my heart’
Fashion designer Christopher Kane has told how he helped a cause close to his heart – by designing badges and T-shirts for a campaign aimed at tackling cardiovascular disease.
Health Secretary bids to reassure EU citizens working in NHS
European staff in the health service will be supported to stay in Scotland regardless of the outcome of Brexit, Jeane Freeman has said.
Third premature baby dies following infection at Glasgow hospital
A third premature baby has died at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow after an infection was found at a neonatal unit.
Multimorbidity ‘putting middle-aged men at higher risk of early death’
Middle-aged men with multimorbidity are at greater risk of premature death than older people, new research has suggested.
Cocaine injecting and homelessness create ‘perfect storm’ for HIV rise
A rise in people injecting cocaine and homelessness are the key factors behind a “perfect storm” that has resulted in a 10-fold increase in HIV infection among drug users in Glasgow city centre, research has found.
David Beckham appeals for end of malaria ‘in nine languages’ for campaign
David Beckham “speaks” in nine different languages as he calls for an end to malaria in a voice petition.
NHS Borders patients being put at risk, whistleblower claims
Poor standards of clinical practice at NHS Borders are putting vulnerable adults and children at risk, a senior staff member has claimed.
New technique to spy on cell eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis
Scientists have created new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.
New Aberdeen university study shows success of HPV vaccine
A study supported by an Aberdeen university has shown the decrease in HPV after regular vaccination.
Woman weeps as medical cannabis for epileptic daughter confiscated at airport
A mother who tried to bring medical cannabis into the UK illegally in a bid to help her severely epileptic daughter wept after it was confiscated at the airport.
Mother risks prosecution to obtain medical cannabis for daughter
A mother is set to bring medical cannabis into the UK illegally in a bid to help her severely epileptic daughter.
Protesters condemn health risk ‘lies’ after chemicals found near Grenfell Tower
Activists in hazmat suits and masks stopped traffic in west London in a protest accusing authorities of lying after cancer-causing chemicals were found in soil close to Grenfell Tower.
Zebrafish could be key to Parkinson’s disease treatment
Scientists believe tiny zebrafish hold important clues in the search for treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
Age discrimination linked to poorer health in England
Age discrimination is rife in England, with a quarter of over-50s taking part in a survey claiming they had been unfairly treated in stores, restaurants and hospitals.