Health

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

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

It’s one of the UK’s most common types of cancer 🏥

Sarah McCann

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

Here’s what you need to know 🏥

Sarah McCann

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

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is officially not fit for purpose.

John Swinney challenged over 6-month hospital closure

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

These are the signs and symptoms of PCOS.

What is PCOS? Signs and symptoms explained

Tadpole Water after 2 hours

What is tadpole water and is it good for you?

The top 10 reasons that NHS staff are missing work.

The top 10 reasons that NHS staff are missing work

Dyson's most popular air purifiers are £150 cheaper than usual at the moment

Dyson has dropped some huge discounts on its air purifiers

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Patients voice fears over 6-month closure of Eye Pavilion

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion Picture: Greg Macvean.

Eye Pavilion to close for six months for urgent plumbing repairs

Percko's vests can be worn discreetly under clothing

Posture vest that can help ease your back pain if you work from home

The new XEC Covid variant is starting to spread.

New XEC Covid variant starting to spread - what are the symptoms?

The risk of unprotected sex does carry the chance of catching a sexually transmitted infection.

Pharmacist warns tell-tale signs of five common STDs

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

Eight-year-old Mia Glynn died of sepsis hours after she was sent home twice by a GP (Photo by Irwin Mitchell/SWNS)

Sepsis signs and symptoms as girl dies after being sent home by GP

Edinburgh Leisure hopes to make a splash with this new exhibition.

New pop-up exhibition part of Edinburgh 900 celebrations

Pensioner forced to go private and paid £3,000 for hearing aids

A dentist shows a patient how braces would look on the teeth. (Photo: Pexels/Cedric Fauntleroy)

DIY braces are trending again - are they safe?

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

Call for urgent action on medicine shortage and waiting lists

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The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms