6 d. ago Flu outbreak 'driven by children aged 5 to 14' according to new infection data

UK Health Security Agency report shows flu is spreading in the community amid fears children will pass on new strain to older relatives at Christmas

Science

7 d. ago Trump rages that New York Times and others are ‘seditious ... even treasonous’ to report that he’s not in great health

Trump, who frequently targets media organizations and journalists, calls for The New York Times to ‘cease publication’ after it released an op-ed about his declining ‘vigor’

Politics

7 d. ago NHS report shows rise in infections across Ayrshire this year

The report to Ayrshire and Arran Health Board says the infections have risen in both hospitals and community settings

Politics

8 d. ago Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds

Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environmentScientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.The health burden from phthalates, bisphenols, pesticides and Pfas “forever chemicals” amounts to up to $2.2tn a year – roughly as much as the profits of the world’s 100 largest publicly listed companies, according to the report published on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago This SNP Government is incapable of saving Scotland's NHS for future generations

Writing in his regular column for the Record, Anas Sarwar highlights the publication of a major new report examining how and why Scotland's health service continues to struggle.

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump health report 'may have scanned wrong area', doctor claims

Donald Trump's physician released a health memo earlier this month, but a medical expert has claimed crucial data may be missing from the report

Science

3 w. ago NHS study finds younger men shut out of vital mental health support across the UK

A new national report identifies mental health as a critical priority, but clinicians warn the findings rely on skewed data that leaves young men at risk of suicide invisible. Here's what you need to know

Politics

3 w. ago Young men are overlooked in NHS strategy despite elevated suicide risk, experts warn

First national men's health report shows mental health and suicide prevention as top priorities, but experts warn younger men most at risk are barely represented in the evidence

Events

3 w. ago 'Worrying new report' as 'slump' risks obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes

New figures have shown a concerning trend, according to a physiotherapist involved

Events

3 w. ago Should children really take CBD gummies to treat their ADHD? Companies report a huge increase in demand from desperate parents

With her teenage son unable to concentrate or still his mind enough to fall asleep, and his behaviour spiralling at school, Sarah Thomas became desperate for a solution.

Society

4 w. ago Men 'too embarrassed to seek help' for potential health issues

More than half of men in the UK have ignored potentially worrying physical or mental health issues, a report reveals

Politics

4 w. ago Half of men admit they have ignored potentially worrying health issues

More than half of men have ignored potentially worrying physical or mental health issues, according to a report.

Politics

4 w. ago Men 'too embarrassed' to seek help ignoring potentially serious health issues

A new report revealed that men across the UK are ignoring potentially serious health issues - and these are the top reasons why.

Politics