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Thousands of operations cancelled at the last minute due …

WebAccording to Public Health Scotland figures, from March 2023 to February 2024, 24,802 of the 280,298 planned operations in Scotland were cancelled on the day …

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Study reveals what diseases Scots are living with and …

WebPublished 13th Jul 2017, 07:00 GMT. Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:35 GMT. New analysis shows what we are living with and dying from in Scotland. The results show that …

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Learning the lessons of mpox to prepare for future …

Web“We note social media emerged as a powerful tool in the response to the mpox outbreak, facilitating rapid dissemination of information, promoting awareness, and …

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37 NHS GP practices have been sold to a private US …

WebAn American health insurance company has taken over 37 GP practices in London, sparking fears the NHS is being sold by stealth. Private Eye magazine reported …

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Are there any health benefits to drinking Scotch whisky …

WebWell according to a vast array of literature and studies, whisky can: • Aid in weight loss- Whisky has no fat and very little sodium.It has also been shown that …

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Scotland’s worsening health needs ‘concerted focus’ on …

WebA “concerted focus” on tackling obesity and poverty would significantly cut pressure on Scotland’s NHS in the face of the country’s worsening health, its public …

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NHS Scotland: After the winter, why is Scotland's …

WebPressure on the NHS is now being sustained over the spring and summer, figures show, with claims Scotland is “simply lacking the workforce it needs” to sustain …

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100 day cough: What is it and what are the symptoms

Web100 day cough is another term being used to describe whooping cough. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection, which is spread through …

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Sex without a condom is good for you, says professor

WebHAVING sex without a condom is good for your mental health, according to controversial research conducted by a leading Scottish psychologist. Professor Stuart …

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Aaron Hickey Euro 2024 chances rated as ex-Hearts star gets …

WebThomas Frank won’t write Aaron Hickey out of Euro 2024 - but he concedes the former Hearts star’s chances aren’t looking entierly positive. The full-back hasn’t kicked a …

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SNP ministers criticised for ‘sneaking out’ £30m cut to mental …

Web“Between the Scottish Government and NHS boards we expect spending on mental health to be well in excess of £1.3 billion in 2023-24. The revised direct mental …

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The sad secrets of Glasgow's abandoned mental hospital

WebHide Ad. Lennox Castle Hospital was eventually closed in 2002, leaving the institution’s sad and difficult history to be forgotten, just like its crumbling, abandoned …

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10 best breeds of dog for people struggling with anxiety

Web1. Chihuahua. Another small dog able to provide support in most social settings, the Chihuahua needs little in the way of exercise so is perfect for people who …

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10 best breeds of dog for people struggling with anxiety

WebHere are the 13 most popular breeds of cute and adorable dog in the UK. 1. Cocker Spaniel. Particularly well-suited to supporting children with mental health …

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Couples say 'I don't' to the big wedding and yes to eloping to …

WebIt is possibly peak romantic – eloping to Scotland to get married, just the two of you, in the heart of a misty glen or in the shadows of a fairytale castle. Now, such is …

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9 charms, spells and cures used by Highland witches

WebHere were look at nine different charms and spells used in the Highlands and Islands, as recorded by Campbell. 1. A cure for sickness. The 'knowledge' was a charm …

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10 breeds of adorable dog with most predisposed health problems

WebPhoto: Canva/Getty Images. 2. Cocker Spaniel. Owners of friendly and loyal Cocker Spaniels should be aware that their pet is susceptible to a range of health …

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Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr talks about their new album, …

WebA young Jim Kerry in his hometown of Glasgow. Simple Minds' new album 'Direction Of The Heart' is released 21st October (via BMG). Pic: Laurie Evans. “We …

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The hitman and her: Barbara Kuklinski

WebWhen he caught Barbara smoking, he made her sit outside on a hard metal stool all night. She lost the baby the following day, and later miscarried a second time. …

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Edinburgh Castle gun told to fire quieter amid health and safety row

WebEdinburgh Castle gun has been told to fire quieter following a row over health and safety. The “One O'Clock Gun” ritual, started in 1861, and has seen it fire every day …

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The 40 popular Scottish sayings

WebThese are forty of Scotland’s favourite Scottish sayings and phrases as voted by our Scotsman readers. 1. Yer looking a bit peely wally. 'Peely wally' refers to being …

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