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The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

The 'Kawasaki' norovirus strain now accounts for 70% of all cases.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for this Christmas

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

First Minister John Swinney looks on as Finance Secretary Shona Robison presents the government's Budget. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Budget leaves lots of questions unanswered [- Sue Webber

The team are delighted with their new store.

Edinburgh opticians celebrate new store relocation

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

The council is aiming to increase numbers involved in physical activity and sport

No measure of success for sports strategy - John McLellan

Go-ahead for new eye hospital announced in Budget

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Edinburgh's population grew by 7.6% between 2011 and 2022

Scotland should have control of own immigration - Angus Robertson

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill.

MP explains decision to back Assisted Dying Bill

Fundraiser launched for toddler battling rare disease
The family of an Edinburgh toddler, who is battling a rare disease, is fundraising to help pay for life-changing treatments.
Neil Johnstone

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Scanning for bone density

Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around - Susan Morrison

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

Dr Benji Waterhouse

Dr Benji Waterhouse comes to the Traverse

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for as cases surge due to new strain

People are sometimes waiting hours on end for an ambulance

New approach to fix crisis in social care - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Composite: Mark Hall)

The worrying symptoms of new norovirus strain you shouldn't ignore

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

'I'm a doctor - here's my top tips to avoid catching norovirus'
Dr Hilary Jones has shared his top advice to stay safe this winter as norovirus cases sweep the nation.
Max Williams

L-R Kazem Nassar and Ben Aldridge

Same-day surgery skin cancer clinic launches

Public toilets are unlikely to cause UTIs.

Bathroom expert debunks this common health myth around public toilets

In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget the Scottish Government will receive an additional £1.5 billion this financial year and £3.4bn next year (Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Proud to say austerity has ended - Kirsty McNeill

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

Another new case of mpox clade Ib strain has been confirmed in the UK.

The worrying warning signs of mpox as another UK case detected

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

Bonfire Night: Firework safety tips for kids

Katharina Kasper, Chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board

Rising cost of care leaves us facing tough decisions - Katharina Kasper

Janey Godley dies aged 63

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Project to help prevent suicide wins three years' funding

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (Picture: Lucy North-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Budget must slay the real monster, poverty - Ewan Aitken

Health Secretary Wes Streeting appears on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire)

No miracle cure for the NHS under Labour and SNP

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Medics unite in Morningside to enhance community eye and hearing care

The Lib Dems have a plan to end ‘dental deserts’

Patients pay the price for dental crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Rachel Reeves needs positive vibe for painful Budget

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact for some.

What is the Menopause? Signs and symptoms to look out for

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

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

'Covid: symptoms and new variants explained as hospitalisations rise

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

Many ADHD sufferers are rationing and sharing medication

Let’s get to grips with ADHD crisis - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Lucy Downes and Glenny Phillip.

Watch: Doubters who say my fiancé is only with me for a visa are wrong

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

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

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

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

Many students are struggling with their mental health, says Foysol Choudhury

Mental health crisis leaving young people in limbo - Foysol Choudhury