10 m. ago New mum died after being given 'wrong drug' and sent home twice

A coroner says Ilona should have been categorised as high-risk and the mistakes in her care had 'far-reaching consequences'

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37 m. ago Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s

Study suggests human brain development has four pivotal ‘turning points’ at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83Scientists have identified five major “epochs” of human brain development in one of the most comprehensive studies to date of how neural wiring changes from infancy to old age.The study, based on the brain scans of nearly 4,000 people aged under one to 90, mapped neural connections and how they evolve during our lives. This revealed five broad phases, split up by four pivotal “turning points” in which brain organisation moves on to a different trajectory, at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83 years. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago Christmas markets at risk as 'Arctic weather blast' will bury Brits in seven inches of snow

Revellers hoping to catch a Yuletide buzz early in December have been warned plans to visit Christmas markets may be cancelled due to a deluge of snow forecast to batter Britain

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74 m. ago Dogs’ emotions are closer to humans than we thought, study finds

Researchers found a gene linked to mood swings in humans in dogs that are terrified of loud noises

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81 m. ago Deftones Presale: Here's how to get tickets to see Deftones headlining Edinburgh Summer Sessions

Here’s what you need to know about tickets and presale for Deftones in Edinburgh.

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1 hour ago Study highlights the simple dinnertime swap that can slash the risk of developing gallbladder cancer... but it's not good news for red meat lovers

Replacing just one portion of red meat for beans or pulses a week could help ward off potentially deadly gallbladder cancer , a new study has suggested.

Events

2 h. ago Slash spending or risk bond market mayhem: Reeves warned lack of credible plan will spook investors

Fears are mounting Chancellor will rely on an array of tax rises rather than controls on public expenditure to make her numbers add up.

Events

2 h. ago M8: Huge delays as major motorway closed near Edinburgh due to 'overrunning road works'

The M8 is closed westbound.

Transport

4 h. ago How the Tartan Army makes predicting (small) earthquakes very simple

The outpourings of joy at Scotland’s goals against Denmark were officially seismic events

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5 h. ago UK weather: Met Office gives early indication to chances of Christmas snow

The Met Office forecast snow last week — which indeed fell across the country — and the forecasters are now examining the weather patterns for December, including the Christmas period

Society

5 h. ago UK weather forecast: '17cm of snow' to bury Brits as new Arctic attack incoming

Brits are braced for even more snow with a wintry weather front set to sweep across the UK from the Atlantic, potentially bringing up to seven inches of the white stuff

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5 h. ago UK weather chaos as 'seven inches of snow' to bury Brits as new Arctic attack incoming

Brits are braced for even more snow with a wintry weather front set to sweep across the UK from the Atlantic, potentially bringing up to seven inches of the white stuff

Events

6 h. ago AI earthquake analysis can forecast aftershock risk in seconds, Edinburgh Uni study shows

Researchers from University of Edinburgh, British Geological Survey and University of Padua analysed the AI models.

Events

7 h. ago 'Dementia gene' now linked to another devastating neurological disease, study shows

A key gene known for its role in Alzheimer's disease has been found to play a second, damaging role in a different brain condition.

Politics

10 h. ago Women more likely than men to be in poverty due to public debt, research finds

The study was commissioned by Aberlour Children’s Charity, One Parent Families Scotland, and Trussell.

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11 h. ago Health benefits of Mounjaro reverse when jabs halted, study says

Researchers found benefits including reduced blood pressure were reversed after patients ceased taking the jab

Politics

12 h. ago Jet2 flight sent emergency response due to fault before landing in Edinburgh

Passengers were able to disembark flight LS728 from Tenerife to Edinburgh safely after a "minor fault" with the aircraft.

Politics

13 h. ago Boar’s Head issues urgent recall of popular products over health risk

The products were recalled due to the potential presence of disease-causing bacteria

Events

13 h. ago UK snow forecast as seven inches set to bury Brits in major Arctic weather blast

Brits are bracing for even more snow as weather maps show a wintry weather front sweeping across the UK in just a few days' time, potentially bringing up to seven inches

Politics

14 h. ago Man's stressed friend! Golden retrievers and humans share genes which make them more likely to become anxious, study finds

They say dogs are like their owners - and a new study shows it's truer than ever.

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