Tag: Health

An anti-poverty charity revealed that over 120,000 emergency food parcels were distributed by food banks in Scotland between April and September. Among these parcels, 40,000 were specifically for children facing hunger. Families with children...

Emily Kynaston-Williams embarked on a challenging adventure to paddle and sail a canoe across the picturesque Isle of Lewis, facing obstacles due to her size. Being above a size 16, finding the right outdoor...

Last week, more than 4,000 people in Scotland opted for the NHS 24 callback option, as reported by The Herald. This option allows individuals to receive a call back from a staff member if...

The Scottish Liberal Democrat members gathered at their conference in Perth and voiced their opposition to the proposed escalating age limit on purchasing tobacco products. The UK government's plan to raise the age limit...

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has made a significant discovery regarding the Black Death in Scotland. Their findings, which have been published in the journal PlosOne, reveal that the Black...

Emergency services rushed to Giffnock Primary School in response to a medical emergency that resulted in a child being injured. The incident took place this afternoon, and although details are limited, the police have...

The Global Wellness Summit in St Andrews recently highlighted the importance of water in the wellness industry, which is currently worth nearly £5 trillion globally. However, as the industry grows, it also contributes to...

Scotland’s health secretary, Neil Gray, used a ministerial car to attend three major Aberdeen cup ties at Hampden Park. The Scottish Government stated that Gray was a guest of the Scottish Football Association (SFA)...

The Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder and The Pavilions and Fletchers Cottage Spa in East Lothian have been recognized as two of the top 20 best spa hotels in the UK for a wellness weekend....

"This is a mental interview," Bobby Gillespie astutely notes at one point in an hour-long conversation with The Herald.The Primal Scream man is sitting in his car - there are workmen in his house...

Comedian Mark Black is sharing his story of addiction recovery and mental health struggles as he marks one year of sobriety. He is encouraging everyone to be more open about their own challenges and...

Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland, recently emphasized the urgent need for ringfenced funding for student mental health services in Scotland. According to Viswanathan, many students,...

The tragic incident that occurred in Edinburgh on Saturday night resulted in the death of a 74-year-old man named Michael Leneghen. He was struck by a bus around 7.25pm, prompting the police to issue...

Authorities have urged the public to steer clear of the Northburn Industrial Estate in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire due to a chemical spill. Emergency services responded to reports of hazardous material at a commercial premises...

A review of road policing in Scotland has highlighted a concerning trend - a decrease in enforcement activity leading to a rise in serious collisions on Scotland's roads. The report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate...