Cancer charity set to take over North-east castle for fundraiser
A North-east cancer charity is launching a new event in the heart of Royal Deeside.
Tag: health
New initiative launched to help breastfeeding mums across North-east
NHS Grampian has launched a new initiative that aims to give extra support to mums and their babies across the region.
Apology after Aberdeen man dies waiting for paramedics to arrive
The ambulance service has apologised after an Aberdeen man died while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Scott Begbie: Funeral close call was reminder defibrillators should be everywhere
I witnessed a dead man being brought back to life at a crematorium last week.
Lee Ryan faces rest period after being rushed to hospital
EastEnders star Lee Ryan is leaving hospital for a period of “rest” after falling ill with quinsy.
US health experts bid to ease NHS Grampian waiting times
Health bosses have met professionals from America in an effort to slash North-east operating room waiting times.
Algae levels in Aberdeen burn drop due to cooler weather, says council
An Aberdeen burn which had caused concern due to the presence of a potentially dangerous algae appears to have returned to a near-normal state.
500 active OAPs sign up for Aberdeen’s seventh annual Golden Games
Elderly people from across Aberdeen descended on the Sports Village for the launch of 2017's Golden Games.
Figures show number of people in North-east with dementia has risen by almost 3,000 over last ten years
The number of people living with dementia in the North-east has gone up by almost 3,000 compared to 10 years ago, new figures have shown.
Watchdog orders NHS Grampian to provide further training after baby’s abnormality not spotted
NHS Grampian has been ordered to provide further training and supervision, after a health visitor failed to spot a baby had abnormal fluid on the brain.
Want to lose weight? Then turn off the TV and avoid desk lunches, scientists say
Not having lunch at your desk and switching off the TV while eating could be the key to losing weight – according to scientists.
Plant-based diets are linked to substantially lower obesity risk, study shows
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables while cutting down on meat substantially lowers the risk of obesity, research shows.
David Baddiel to bring ‘brutally honest’ show about his family to Aberdeen
Comedian David Baddiel is bringing his "brutally honest" show about his family to the Aberdeen stage.
Alan Titchmarsh: Getting children outside and eating soil good for them
Green-fingered presenter Alan Titchmarsh has complained that children are too clean – admitting he once told a mother to let her son eat soil.
Music, movies and memories in event for those with dementia
A 1940s dance workshop, movie reminiscence and outdoor games will be part of an event to support those living with dementia.
‘Inspirational’ Aberdeen nurse’s award for work to detect sepsis
An NHS Grampian nurse awarded for his work detecting sepsis in children has said he hopes the condition can be eradicated.
9 Symptoms that may point to bowel condition
What springs to mind when you hear the words inflammatory bowel disease or IBD? Dodgy bellies, toilet troubles?
Former nurse struck off after slapping patient on bottom at Aberdeen hospital
A former Aberdeen nurse has been struck off after spanking a patient's bottom and force-feeding another.
Cleanliness at three North-east hospitals ‘exceptional’
Cleanliness standards at three NHS Grampian hospitals have been graded as "exceptional" in the latest independent inspection report.
Fire brigade helped TV star Helen Skelton during birth of son in kitchen
Helen Skelton has said the birth of her second child came as such a surprise that the fire brigade came to her aid.
Taking enzyme supplement could help overcome gluten intolerance, scientists say
Gluten intolerance can partly be overcome by swallowing an enzyme pill with food, research has shown.
Aberdeen University’s study finds risk of death from heart failure is higher than some cancers
Heart failure carries a higher risk of death than most common types of cancer, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Number of cancelled ops falls as progress is made in filling NHS Grampian posts
The number of planned operations cancelled at NHS Grampian has reduced by more than a quarter compared to last year.
High-street mannequins are projecting dangerously thin body ideals, psychologists say
Mannequins used in high-street fashion stores have been the subject of heated debates in the last few years, and now new research appears to cement the popular belief that the average female mannequin in UK stores is the size of a severely underweight woman.
The right amount of worrying is good for you, says science
Are you one of those people who worries about the little things in life? Well, if scientists are to be believed, worrying might actually do you good.
£1 million initiative to help reduce breast cancer risk in over-50s
A £1 million pound pilot scheme to reduce the risk of breast cancer is being rolled out in Aberdeen.