64 minutes ago DR MARTIN SCURR: Doctors like me can struggle when a patient asks how long they've got to live (and why we too often get the answer wrong)

What does having a terminal diagnosis mean? As a doctor I use the term, but I know that predicting what happens after such a diagnosis is virtually impossible.

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83 minutes ago Gary Lineker lands new job as outgoing MOTD host agrees to coach in brand new league

Gary Lineker leads the most notable names in the newly-launched Baller League with a host of former Premier League stars and celebrities involved for the launch of the competition.

Sport

3 hours ago Bird flu detected in raw milk sold in California as fears rise of virus spreading

No illnesses traced to batch as health officials warn consumers to avoid purchaseBird flu has been detected in a sample of raw milk sold in California raising fears about the continued spread of the virus, state officials reported.The virus was found in “one batch of cream top, whole raw milk” from Raw Farm, a dairy farm based out of Fresno, California, with a “best by” date of 27 November, said the California department of public health in a press release. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Mobile phone ban at Perthshire school has made pupils 'more sociable and created safer space'

Morrison’s Academy, in Crieff, Perthshire, has taken steps to remove pupils' mobile smartphones from the classroom in a bid to boost mental health and improve their learning.

Technology

5 hours ago Norovirus: signs and symptoms, how is it spread, what is the incubation period and how long does it last?

Here’s what you need to know 🤒

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5 hours ago Major Scottish health board’s gender clinic to resume all referrals and assessments

Scottish Trans Alliance say questions remain over the health board’s decisions

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5 hours ago Expert says eating this type of food can help fight off viruses and prevent long Covid

Professor Tim Spector, a nutritional scientist at King's College London, has said that what we eat can have a major impact on how we fight off viruses like Covid-19

Science

5 hours ago Black Friday strike: Amazon workers in UK and US to walk out on busiest shopping day of the year

Organisers call for retail giant to ‘end age of abuse’ by improving workers’ rights, increase sustainability and paying more taxes

Economics

9 hours ago School attendances improve thanks to support provided to North Lanarkshire families

The latest report on how North Lanarkshire Council’s Resilient People Programme, which covers a range of support services offered to families by the local authority as well as partner organisations highlights the positive outcomes which have been attained.

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