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Stirling resident heads to 10 Downing Street to call on the Government to take a...

An open letter which has amassed more than 85,000 signatures calling for the Prime Minister to take ...

World Mental Health Day: Here's why football can save a life

For as long as I can remember, I’ve paired the most prominent moments in my life alongside the fate ...

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It’s time to have your say on who has made an outstanding contribution to our health service this year.

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What is Red Light Therapy, does it work and are there any benefits?

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Plea to restrict waits to two years shows how bad NHS crisis really is

With NHS patients waiting up to seven years for treatment, voters must demand better from the Scotti...

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

It's a great time to buy a new toothbrush

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices are still amazingly low

Jenny Hastings with her husband Scott, a former Scottish rugby international

Scott Hastings recalls the day 'beautiful' wife Jenny disappeared

Simba mattresses are as cheap as we've seen them in a long time

We've found some huge savings on Simba Hybrid mattresses for Prime Day

Scotland's Health Awards 2024 is celebrating the individuals, teams and unsung heroes on the frontline

The full list of Scotland’s Health Awards 2024 finalists revealed

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New data reveals urgent demand for dementia care across Scotland

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Shake up your breakfast this World Mental Health Day with Eve Biology

Meallmore Colleague Awards 2024 Winners

Scottish carers win top awards after bumper year of nominations

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

Meet the ‘living pillow’ robot that Scots tech firm says can help end loneliness

The SNP's planned National Care Service is little more than a distraction from fixing the current system's problems (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How the SNP is betraying more than 9,300 vulnerable Scots right now Jackie Baillie

Mpox is spreading across Europe - but there are ways you an protect yourself

Mpox: symptoms to look out for as vaccine programme begins in DRC

Yvonne Graham's efforts raised money for Dementia UK

Care home boss walked 30 miles in 30 days for Dementia UK

Sonic and electric toothbrushes are on offer at Amazon

Ridiculous savings on this pair of smart toothbrushes from OralB

Janey Godley and her dog Honey

Janey Godley's emotional post over pet dog reunion during hospice care

The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of smokers have been revealed.

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus on September 27.

The symptoms of deadly Marburg virus as suspected case found in Europe

Liming with Gran: Breaking down taboos with a game of dominoes

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

Royal Hospital for Children & Young People at Little France

Exclusive Council cuts to impact teachers at Edinburgh's Sick Kids hospital

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

John Swinney has insisted the government will press ahead with its plans for a National Care Service (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why John Swinney may regret £2 billion gamble on National Care Service Scotsman comment

A woman receiving advice following a cancer diagnosis

The world-first ovarian cancer vaccine poised to ‘wipe out' disease

Figures show a huge rise in the number of young people reporting mental health problems

Dramatic 'six-fold' rise in young Scots with mental health problems

Terminally-ill comedian Janey Godley issues further cancer update

First Minister John Swinney (Picture:Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

John Swinney branded out of touch over troubled £2bn 'SNP pet project'

Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur published his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill in March this year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Analysis How Holyrood treading carefully could help assisted dying become law

The NHS is supposed to be recovering from its extraordinary efforts during the Covid pandemic (Picture: Neil Hall)

12-hour A&E waits should shame SNP. Their response should shame us all Scotsman comment

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

The NHS is 'teetering on the brink' as worrying figures for August have been recorded. Picture: PA

'Terrifying' winter ahead as A&E departments record worst August ever

Three Scottish council areas are among the UK top 10 for the highest proportion of adult smokers.

The three Scottish areas in the top 10 worst for smoking in the UK

Health Secretary Neil Gray. Picture: PA

Assisted dying is beyond the powers of Scottish Parliament, says SNP

The average household bill is set to rise by 149 pounds a year from October, under the energy price cap rise. Picture: PA

Energy bills to rise for millions as Ofgem lifts price cap

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Freshers Flu is most prevalent during the first few weeks of term when students are adjusting to university life

Freshers Flu: Tips for students to avoid uni curse

AMMF’s Helen Morement says cholangiocarcinoma is increasing among under-65s

Campaign launched to raise awareness of liver cancer in Scots

MSPs on a Holyrood committee have been urged to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) on alcohol to 65p. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Here's how much alcohol now costs in Scotland as minimum price rises

Eating disorder charity Beat has revealed the helpline figures. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Soaring number of Scottish student calls to eating disorder helpline

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Experts reveal the best running shoe for beginners in 2024

Alcohol is not permitted at Scottish football games

SNP health minister makes 'possibly' admission on football alcohol ban

Health Secretary Neil Gray. Picture: PA

'In denial' SNP minister's plan to save faltering £2bn National Care Service

Chef Jamie Oliver stages a protest outside 10 Downing Street in 2022 after the then Conservative government changed its mind about an anti-obesity strategy. (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Why Jamie Oliver is a national treasure who deserves a knighthood Stephen Jardine

Vaping has become popular among school pupils

Exclusive Scottish primary pupils among kids using vapes 'laced with cannabis'

Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes perform a life saving service, free of charge

The Scottish 'Blood Bikers' who are saving lives

Millions of Brits have found themselves continuing to work from home post-pandemic.

Analysis Why Amazon’s CEO is wrong to demand everybody gets back to the office

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Adult swaddling, is very similar to swaddling a baby.

What is adult swaddling? Benefits of social media trend explained

Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh. Picture: Craig Paton/PA Wire

Scottish pensioners take legal action over winter fuel payment cut

Tracey Milton, who owns a rural smallholding near Selkirk, has been ordered to leave by council enforcement officers. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

'This is my home': Woman with 100 rescue animals ordered off her land

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

Former Scotland player Doddie Weir laughs while chatting with Princess Anne, out of the picture, at the 2020 Six Nations match between Scotland and France (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Doddie Discofest: How we're all invited to join in the fun Scotsman comment

Mum-of-five, Alice Webb, 33, has become the first person to die in the UK from a liquid Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL).

What is a liquid BBL? Non-surgical procedure explained as mum dies

Comedian Janey Godley speaks from her hospital bed

Janey Godley gives 'devastating' update on cancer treatment

Gregor Townsend and Zoe Smith, widow of former Scotland international Tom Smith.

Gregor Townsend to climb Japanese Alps in tribute to former team-mate

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Cure Leukaemia Launches World-First Paediatric Transplant Trials Network

Cancer Research UK scientists

Scottish Brain Cancer Scientists To Share In £8M

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Martin Dillett with his wife, Danielle, and their two young daughters. Martin, from Broxburn, near Edinburgh, has had four liver transplants before the age of 30. Picture: Stripe Communications/PA Wire

'Nearly out of hope': Father-of-two survives four liver transplants

Actor Brian Cox plays a scary boss who warns about the dangers of being tied to a desk all day in a new advert (Picture: Frazer Harrison)

This message from Brian Cox about mental health is well worth buying Scotsman comment

The Scottish Government will outline its winter plan for the NHS

How Scotland's NHS 'perma-crisis' must be fixed to avoid worst winter

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

Arianna Liddle (centre), her brother Oliver (centre right) and their mother, Donna (second right), with Scottish Ambulance Service staff. Picture: Scottish Ambulance Service/SWNS

'They saved my life': 'Young siblings saved mother from cardiac arrest

A beautician uses a laser device to remove an unwanted tattoo

Tattoo trauma: Edinburgh residents rue their tattoos

Menopause expert Emma Bardwell has urged women to look out for five surprising perimenopause symptoms

Perimenopause: Five surprising signs you might be experiencing it

A person in the UK has died in an E.coli outbreak. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

What is E coli? Signs of infection to look out for after mum dies

Baby Alicia's parents have used the NHS compensation they received after failings by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to fund research into the little-known condition which played a role in her death.

Signs of little-known condition as couple compensated for stillbirth

Primary school teacher Adele Hughes was diagnosed with melanoma a month before her 40th birthday and then successfully treated for the disease, and has praised a new smartphone app in development

How a Scottish smartphone app has been developed for skin cancer checks

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

Where to get Covid tests as new XEC variant is on the rise

Adele Hughes with her daughters Siena and Elise.

New smartphone app for melanoma skin cancer patients could help save lives

Tanni Grey-Thompson has expressed serious concerns about the effect of assisted dying laws on disabled people (Picture: Dominic Lipinski)

Paralympian hero's concerns about assisted dying must be heard Scotsman comment

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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