5 h. ago Doctors urge people to get medical help from these places amid 'sharp rise' in winter illnesses

Patients struggling with winter illnesses that affect their breathing can get faster, specialised medical help from these places

Science

25 h. ago Donald Trump health fears over mark on hand as doctor weighs in his 'dark skin'

EXCLUSIVE: Bruising is much more common in older people and those who take blood thinning medication, as a medical expert weighed in on fears the Orange Manbaby has a mystery ailment

Politics

27 h. ago Tesla owners ditch Elon Musk's brand as sales of used electric cars double in a year

Brits trade Teslas, MGs, and more as Gumtree report a sharp rise in listings and a growing love for second-hand shopping.

Economics

28 h. ago Horrifying footage of MASSIVE tapeworm being pulled out of a woman's mouth triggers doctor's urgent warning about common cooking mistake

Dr Myro Fugura, a US-based anesthesiologist, told his 1 million followers on Instagram that if you make this cooking mistake you could be at risk of getting a tapeworm.

Events

43 h. ago Scientists reveal the exact reason why a norovirus doesn't have a vaccine yet

The winter vomiting bug has been forcing extremely unpleasant bouts of illness on Brits for generations and costs the global economy billions – so why hasn't a vaccine been developed yet?

Science

48 h. ago Twisted reason French paedophile surgeon avoided capture for decades

Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, is on trial for the alleged rape and aggravated sexual assault of 229 people, most of whom are children, during his 25-year medical career in hospitals across northwest France

Politics

6 d. ago Is laughter the best medicine? Comedy shows could be prescribed for people on antidepressants to curb NHS costs

Trials are taking place to provide 'comedy-on-prescription' in a bid to improve people's mental health, reduce NHS costs and offer alternatives to antidepressants.

Culture

7 d. ago Doctor issues medication warning to people with high blood pressure and cholesterol

Preventing heart disease is easier than treating it, said the cardiologist

Events

7 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Esther Crawford, medical secretary turned swimming coach and stalwart of Borders community life

Esther Crawford, swimming coach. Born: 8 November 1938 in Galashiels. Died: 26 January 2025 in Melrose, aged 86

Events

7 d. ago Return of family doctors and appointments within 48 hours: How NHS can be so much better

As this winter’s paralysing flu outbreak illustrated, the SNP’s neglect of GPs’ surgeries has consequences for Scotland’s hospitals

Society

8 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Medical secretary turned swimming coach and stalwart of Borders community life

Esther Crawford, swimming coach. Born: 8 November 1938 in Galashiels. Died: 26 January 2025 in Melrose, aged 86

Events

8 d. ago FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink among latest federal firings, sources say

About 20 people working on medicine devices at Food and Drug Administration dismissed amid government purgeUS Food and Drug Administration employees reviewing Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink were fired over the weekend as part of a broader purge of the federal workforce, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.The cuts included about 20 people in the FDA’s office of neurological and physical medicine devices, several of whom worked on Neuralink, according to the two sources, who asked not to be identified because of fear of professional repercussions. That division includes reviewers overseeing clinical-trial applications by Neuralink and other companies making so-called brain-computer interface devices, the sources said. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Scotland braced for snow and ice ahead of predicted sharp rise in temperature

The average temperature in Scotland for the time of year is 6C

Politics

9 d. ago Health expert shares three golden rules to help you ward off cold and flu in winter

If you're tired of falling ill, try following three health rules during winter. According to a neuroscientist, the advice could help you ward off cold or flu

Science