6 h. ago In Uganda, a tougher bicycle offers hope for better health coverage in rural areas

Roads in parts of rural Uganda can be rough in dry weather and a churn of mud in wet

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2 d. ago Bethan had a brilliant and full life ahead of her but it was taken away. It could so easily have been avoided

'It is heartbreaking for us to know that with appropriate treatment, Bethan would not have died... We now hope to receive an apology from the health board'

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2 w. ago Staying hopeful could significantly reduce risk of heart attacks

A study has found that hope as a form of ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

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2 w. ago Major study finds 90p supplement could slash risk of sudden heart death: 'Reverses' signs of deadly disease

Experts from the University of Leeds, who led the trial, said taking the supplement for four months was found to vastly improve heart health and hope it can one day be prescribed to protect patients.

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3 w. ago Ayrshire communities to benefit from boost to mobile services

Mobile network masts in Scotland's rural communities, including Ayrshire, are to be upgraded to improve mobile coverage.

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3 w. ago Rural Scots in four regions given ‘significant’ 4G coverage boost

The UK Government said the improvement will cover an area equivalent to thousands of football pitches.

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