Health

Fans of Red light therapy claim it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

What is Red Light Therapy, does it work and are there any benefits?

Female Founder Brands

Female-founded brands join forces for breast cancer awareness month

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

Jenny Hastings, wife of former rugby international Scott Hastings, passed away earlier this month.

Rugby legend Scott Hastings pays tribute to wife

It's a great time to buy a new toothbrush

Electric toothbrush deals: Prices are still amazingly low

Simba mattresses are as cheap as we've seen them in a long time

We've found some huge savings on Simba Hybrid mattresses for Prime Day

A dental expert gives their tips on maintaining a healthy mouth

Harley Street dentist reveals 12 rules in his own cleaning regime

On October 13, well-known buildings and venues will light up to highlight Secondary (metastatic) Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Edinburgh landmarks lighting up purple for cancer charity

Scottish Government Be The Early Bird

People in Scotland quick to report a missing delivery but not possible cancer sy...

Sylvia Paton is one of the campaign group's organisers

'Dispersing eyecare services could be 'catastrophic' for some'

Mpox is spreading across Europe - but there are ways you an protect yourself

Mpox: symptoms to look out for as vaccine programme begins in DRC

Gilmerton man Gary Staerck, 44, pictured with two of his three daughters, Scarlet and her twin Amelia, both 9, who each benefit from school ASN services.

Petition launched against proposed cuts to services for ASN pupils

Sonic and electric toothbrushes are on offer at Amazon

Ridiculous savings on this pair of smart toothbrushes from OralB

Liming with Gran: Breaking down taboos with a game of dominoes

The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of smokers have been revealed.

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus on September 27.

The symptoms of deadly Marburg virus as suspected case found in Europe

It is similar to Ebola and is highly infectious 🚨

Sarah McCann

Audrey Simon, resident at Cairdean House, was thrilled when her wish to revisit the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival became a reality

Edinburgh care home resident steps back in time at jazz festival

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

Elaine Gemmell, InnoScot Health’s head of regulatory affairs

Joint workshop announced on achieving medical device compliance in USA

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

Eye Pavilion patients face journey to Livingston during closure

Danielle lost 42lbs in five months with the Simpler Life app, and is now 72lbs down since joining Simple

Here's what people are saying about weight-loss app with AI coach

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Waiting times set to soar when Eye Pavilion closes for 6 months

Craig Hoy MSP visiting the Haven

Local MSP impressed with Haven in Tranent

Burnley parkrun. Photo by George Webster

I'm a doctor - it's great Parkrun has got thousands more active

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

St Andrew's House in Edinburgh will again be lit up for the campaign this year.

City landmarks to be illuminated during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Six Edinburgh landmarks are to be lit up this Breast Cancer Awareness Month to mark Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13.

Kevin Quinn

Care UK is encouraging the local community to donate their extra, unused or unwanted non-perishable food items

Edinburgh care homes launch food bank drop-off point

MSPs Daniel Johnson, Sarah Boyack and Miles Briggs outside the Eye Pavilion

Doctor's blunt warning for Health Secretary on Eye Pavilion closure

Tamas, Shona and the blind yoga class

First-ever yoga classes for visually impaired people launched

Sara Al-mashat, development manager with Visualise Scotland

Start your caring career with Visualise at Edinburgh jobs fair

The best running shoes

Experts reveal the best running shoe for beginners in 2024

Linlithgow Pharmacy will open in the coming months at this shop until at 269 High Street in the West Lothian time, currently occupied by Impressed Home Care.

New pharmacy gets the go-ahead after near five year wait

The opening of the Libertus Canalside facility in Edinburgh.

Initiative launched to help address social isolation for the over 50s

Judith Proctor - former chief officer of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership

Former council care chief got pay-off

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK.

Bowel Cancer: signs and symptoms to watch out for

Adult swaddling, is very similar to swaddling a baby.

What is adult swaddling? Benefits of social media trend explained

Neil Gray refuses to confirm new eye hospital

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

Pharmacy numbers have fallen in Northumberland. Picture: PA

New pharmacy plans still up in the air five years after application

Mum-of-five, Alice Webb, 33, has become the first person to die in the UK from a liquid Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL).

What is a liquid BBL? Non-surgical procedure explained as mum dies

Robbie Campbell, who died aged just 30 in 2023 after a sudden fall. He suffered a brain bleed and tragically never regained consciousness.

Local man's organ donation saves three lives

A doctor delivers a bag containing a human organ for transplant

'Two transplants have extended my life by 35 years'

A new study has found men who enjoy a plant rich diet can substantially slow the rate of established prostate cancer.

Eating plants slows prostate cancer progression - new study confirms

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Ministerial visit and statement on Eye Pavilion before 6-month closure

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

A person in the UK has died in an E.coli outbreak. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

What is E coli? Signs of infection to look out for after mum dies

Baby Alicia's parents have used the NHS compensation they received after failings by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to fund research into the little-known condition which played a role in her death.

Signs of little-known condition as couple compensated for stillbirth

A beautician uses a laser device to remove an unwanted tattoo

Tattoo trauma: Edinburgh residents rue their tattoos

Louise Dunlop, managing director of Wheatley Care, with Kevin Brodie, homelessness services manager

Edinburgh support worker's care efforts recognised

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

Where to get Covid tests as new XEC variant is on the rise

Menopause expert Emma Bardwell has urged women to look out for five surprising perimenopause symptoms

Perimenopause: Five surprising signs you might be experiencing it

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion was declared not fit for purpose in 2014.

Call for statement to Scottish Parliament on Eye Pavilion closure

Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion Picture: Greg Macvean.

MSPs call for guarantee that hospital will reopen after 6 months