Health

Boris Johnson's key manifesto pledge could be investigated

Watchdog considers review into Boris Johnson’s 40 ‘new hospitals’ vow
ONE of Boris Johnson’s key election promises is coming under the microscope of the Government’s official spending watchdog.

Fiona Patten’s bill saw the introduction of buffer zones in the Australian state of Victoria

exclusive Australian MP warns introduction of abortion protest buffer zones won’t be easy

Marketers have portrayed alcohol as an essential piece of Scottish culture

exclusive 'Marketers are so clever': How we're convinced alcohol is part of Scottish culture

Puffins on the Isle of May

Highly-pathogenic bird flu confirmed on Scottish nature reserve prompts concern

The group was set up by Drugs Policy Minister Angela Constance

‘Constructive’ first meeting for group overseeing action on drug deaths

Around half of Scottish people in poorer areas with mental health issues smoke

Health inequality linked to smoking highlighted in new report

Beat said the move could have a damaging impact on people trying to recover from or living with disordered eating habits

Eating disorder charity urges Scottish Government to avoid menu calorie labels

Dr David Gamble is one of the researchers from the University of Aberdeen working on the project

Scottish scientists trial world-first treatment for 'broken heart syndrome'

Dame Deborah and her husband Sebastien Bowen

Deborah James hailed as ‘inspiration' as Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute following death

Iain Stewart voted against extending abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Scotland Office minister votes AGAINST extending abortion rights to Northern Ireland

Nicola Sturgeon's chairing of the summit follows the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade

Abortion summit ‘constructive and helpful’ says First Minister

The SB Duet scheme involves gentle movement which can be done by the bedside

Scottish Ballet scheme aims to help care home residents

Access to abortion in Scotland is not as progressive as it appears to be

Comment Scotland can't ignore threat highlighted by America's abortion ruling

John Mason has spoken in support of the controversial US Supreme Court decision to overturn the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade ruling on abortion

Roe vs Wade SNP's John Mason criticised for supporting US abortion ruling

Jason Leitch says there would have to be a 'dramatic' change for restrictions to be imposed

Covid rules 'unlikely' to return despite rise in cases, Jason Leitch says

Forest bathing does not have to be done in a grand location, it can be as simple as spending time in your garden or the local park

Surge in Scots taking up art of forest bathing to boost health and wellbeing

The US Supreme Court overturned a 50-year ruling which legalised abortion nationwide

'One of the darkest days for women's rights': Right to abortion overturned in US

The latest estimates suggest one in 20 people had Covid in the week ending June 17

Scotland sees largest increase in UK Covid rates as one in 20 have virus

Sepa has issued a bathing water warning in Saltcoats and Stevenston. Photo: Richard Dockray

'Avoid entering the water': Scots bathing warning after sewage discharge

ECS founder and Epilepsy Scotland chief executive Lesslie Young said nurses felt workloads were potentially unmanageable

Charity group stresses importance of epilepsy specialist nurses in Scotland

Edinburgh achieved silver status through its dedication to sustainable food

Second Scottish city achieves award for sustainability on food

File photograph of a person preparing to take heroin/Getty Images

Drugs deaths minister uses extraordinary powers in bid to tackle crisis

Case numbers are rising again across Scotland

MSPs urged to consider extending Covid test access if cases continue to rise

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence. File photo.

Nicola Sturgeon pens foreword for WHO report highlighting minimum alcohol pricing success

Symptoms of polio as medics urged to look out for signs amid national incident. (PA)

Symptoms of polio as UK health officials declare national incident

Polio virus detection in London sparks national incident in UK - what we know so far. (PA)

Polio virus detection sparks national incident in UK – what we know so far

Despite the end of Covid restrictions and testing in Scotland, we are not out of the woods yet – and we may be in for another deadly wave

COMMENT Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh: Covid is still a huge problem – but you’d never guess that

Patrick Stewart said Scots should not be forced to 'die in pain against their wishes'

Patrick Stewart urges Scottish Parliament to back assisted dying bill

The Scottish Government's target is to have 95 percent of patients be seen within four hours

Ministers urged to act over 'crisis' in Scotland's A&E departments

The majority of UK cases have been among men aged 20-50

Monkeypox cases in Scotland increase as young men warned of infection

The National Care Service would make Scottish Ministers accountable for adult social care

Legislation to establish 'ambitious' National Care Service published

The statistics found ‘stark inequalities’ among the poorest and most affluent adults in terms of alcohol-related incidents

Alcohol deaths five times more likely in deprived areas

Boris Johnson was taken to hospital this morning

Boris Johnson recovering at home after being taken to hospital for operation

Photo: National Cancer Institute

'Funding is dropping as Covid infection cases rise', carers warn

Jason Leitch confirmed he had Covid in a post on Twitter

Jason Leitch warns everyone to 'be careful' as he catches Covid

ONS statistics estimated one in 30 people had coronavirus in the week ending June 10

Levels of Covid infection potentially 'substantially higher' than one in 30

Professor Linda Bauld issued the warning on Friday

Scotland experiencing another Covid wave as one in 30 have virus, expert warns

Despite the easing of Covid restrictions, more people in Scotland are feeling lonely

Almost a third of Scots feeling lonelier than a year ago despite Covid restrictions easing

The Royal College of Nursing said the offer 'falls far short' of expectations

NHS union bosses reject pay deal saying package is ‘not good enough’

Nicola Sturgeon said 'clearly lessons need to be learned'

Lessons will be learned after ‘horrific’ death of Baby J, says Nicola Sturgeon

Individuals who have contracted the disease are continuing to receive the appropriate care

Latest monkeypox figures in Scotland as more cases confirmed

Sir Jackie Stewart's wife was diagnosed with dementia in 2014

Sir Jackie Stewart optimistic about dementia cure despite establishment 'failure'

The proposed legislation is set to be debated in the Scottish Parliament next week

New restrictions on fireworks will 'help prevent injuries'

NHS Scotland staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions have been offered a 5% pay rise

NHS and ambulance staff offered record pay deal by Scottish Government

Warning to hay fever sufferers in Scotland as pollen rates set to rise over coming days (Canva/PA)

Warning to hay fever sufferers in Scotland as pollen rates set to rise over coming days

People with epilepsy face a ‘postcode lottery’ when seeking specialist care

People with epilepsy in ‘urgent need’ of better care, says report

Hospitals are reportedly seeing an increase in demand for donations

A new campaign for blood donations has been launched

70% of all PPE purchased by the UK Government is not fit for purpose and is going to landfill

Letters Can't we use chargeback to get a refund for PPE that was unfit for purpose?

Grant McIntyre has received an Honourary Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Covid survivor who spent four months in hospital receives top accolade

Grant McIntyre has received an Honourary Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Covid survivor who spent four months in hospital receives top accolade

There is a more serious misrepresentation of reality when it comes to police health figures

Headlines on 'soaring' mental illness among police were irresponsible

A doctor and patient making a mammography, file photo.

EXCLUSIVE How better use of social media could help the NHS save the lives of women

Grant McIntyre is a professor of orthodontics at the University of Dundee

Scotland's 'sickest Covid survivor' handed top honour by medics

Boulder Valley Women's Health Center nurse practitioner Linda Johnson, right, has Carina Jackman, of Boulder, feel the Implanon contraceptive implant in her upper arm after insertion on Wednesday. Jackson wanted the implant, which is effective for

THE FERRET Project's 'rules on women's bodily autonomy should make Scotland uneasy'