MSPs to vote on Greens’ bid to boost GP funding
MSPs will vote on a call by the Scottish Greens for a funding boost for GPs to help tackle recruitment and retention problems.
Health
Older women being exploited by IVF clinics – fertility watchdog
IVF clinics have been warned against “trading on hope” after the fertility watchdog said older women were being exploited.
Pillow talk: Top tips on how to beat insomnia and get the perfect night’s sleep
For many of us, bedtime can become an anxious wait for sleep that never comes and endless hours staring at the ceiling.
Mental health support for young to focus on social media
Advice on the healthy use of social media will be provided to young people as part of a Scottish Government strategy to improve mental health support.
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.
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.
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.
SPONSORED: 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.
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.