Health

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

New centre will help people with dementia benefit from outdoors

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

Skin canver screening at The MOLE Clinic

The MOLE Clinic releases data in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month, and Me...
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month (with Men's Health Week being held 9 to 15 June) and dedicated skin cancer screen facility The MOLE Clinic based at 32 Alva St, Edinburgh, has revealed that significantly more females are booking a mole check appointment than males (66% versus 34%).
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Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

The Clarity Edinburgh team, with Hospital Manager Andrew Gunn (back centre)

New ‘life-changing’ eyecare hospital opens doors in Edinburgh

The former office block in the converted farmhouse at Ingliston will soon be transformed into a new dental surgery.

Office block near airport to be transformed into a new dental surgery

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

Hundreds gathered in Holyrood Park as Race For Life Edinburgh got under way.

Edinburgh Race for Life raises more than £200,000 for cancer research

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?
Influencers claim the viral bedtime drink can help with sleep 😴
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The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

Gut Wealth's award winning sachets have helped IBS sufferers get back into eating whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help you eat freely again

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

Pollen levels have been rising, this is how to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever.

How to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever

'This charity has changed my life and I cried when I heard about cuts'

Rhiannon says Gut Wealth helped her go from daily pain and bloating to enjoying meals out again

Women with IBS say this gut fix changed their lives – now 25% off

Gut Wealth: the postbiotic supplement that’s been called ‘life-changing’ by reviewers.

IBS sufferers call Gut Wealth sachets ‘life-changing’ – now 25% off

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after a rise in sightings across the UK.

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after surge in sightings

Norovirus can easily spread amongst children.

Kids with these symptoms asked to 'stay home' this half term

Tracking weight loss progress using the Voy app, part of a behaviour-led programme supporting Wegovy and Mounjaro users.

Mounjaro and Wegovy work better with this weekly tracking habit

Have a look through our picture gallery to see the 15 best and worst rated GP surgeries in East Lothian. Photo: Pixabay

15 East Lothian GP surgeries rated 'best and worst'

Jeanette Russell walking with confidence with the Health Design Collective footwear

Game-changing footwear prevents trips and falls in stroke & MS survivors

Weight-loss 'wonder drugs' should be part of a more deliberate approach, says a new survey

Scotland leads UK for weight loss in major new study

Warning to those who are more vulnerable to limit their exposure to direct sunlight.

Vulnerable Brits warned to avoid direct sunlight during hot spell

The Covid variant LP.8.1 was first detected in July 2024.

New Covid variant LP.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box with £160 worth of premium products for just £39.99

I tried the incredible Boots Fuel & Recover Sports Box £39.99

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

The long-term effects of weight loss injections - what we know so far

Unhappy with her weight Karen knew she needed to make a change

Karen Finds Freedom with Slimming World

The common symptoms that could be a sign of hay fever, a cold or even Covid as cases continue to rise.

How to tell the difference between hay fever a cold or Covid

Dr Ganesan Baranidharan Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

1 in 3 adults misdiagnosed with depression In Edinburgh are living with chronic ...

Yola Mealing, Stiltz spokesperson

Mental health strain of relocation among Edinburgh’s older adults sparks call fo...

If you woke up with your first symptoms of endometriosis today, you’re likely not to get a diagnosis until 2034

Endometriosis: Minister responds to National World's open letter

These are before and after images of Jamie, another 47 Skin user

47 Skin: The UK skincare brand that actually works

Pants4Purpose initiative by Knickers By FullStop

Tackling period poverty one step at a time

Hospitals in some areas of the UK have been restricting visitors over a rise in the cases of norovirus.

'Do not attend hospital': Warning to people with these symptoms

With cases on the rise, this is how to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid symptoms.

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid as cases rise

"I know my mum would have chosen assisted dying if she could"

Edinburgh charity The Eric Liddell Community will host two dementia events in the coming weeks.

City care charity to host dementia events