Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Garmin Index S2 smart scales are available in black and white, offering six body measurements and automatic syncing with Garmin Connect.

Garmin Index S2: The smart scales that track so much more than weight

I discovered Scotland's best new spa destination beneath city streets

Ad Feature How AI is helping this Scottish hospital care for you

Most dogs just love to nap.

Is my dog sleeping too much? Expert advises how much sleep is normal

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

The Scottish government has been criticised for a failure to bring forward action to tackle alcohol-related deaths

Exclusive SNP under fire for failing to tackle alcohol deaths amid drugs focus

(left to right) Rhonda Hendry, Pre-Pregnancy Midwife at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Chelsea Turrell and Christian Horn with son Rainbow Reg and Alyssa Ely-Cook from Abi Cooling Cots Family Liaison Coordinator with Abigail's Footsteps

Couple donate cooling cots to Glasgow hospital in memory of baby son

Model David Gandy has helped create a bow tie for senior dogs to highlight their need for more space, time and patience

Pet owners warned to prepare for the rising cost of older animals

Jack Singleton during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 13, 2026.

Glasgow's new signing Singleton tells his heart attack story

The FDA approval represents another step in its efforts to position smart rings as practical tools for everyday health tracking

Ad Feature RingConn smart ring receives FDA clearance for blood oxygen monitoring

We are providing unsafe care even before winter, says Scots A&E doctor

The status quo is not an option for Scotland's NHS Angela Constance

Yakult, the gut health experts since 1935, have appointed Joe Gailani as national sales manager

Ad Feature Yakult appoints new national sales manager

Why is your dog licking its paws all the time?

Why is my dog licking its paws? Causes and when to worry

Some simple steps can minimise the chance of your dog needing a vet visit this autumn.

What is Alabama Rot? Vet warns of potentially fatal dog disease

HeartSense helps detect heart conditions earlier, helping aid clinical decision-making and patient care

Ad Feature Cambridge Heartwear wins £184m NHS contract

A dog enjoying the buildup to Halloween.

Can I Feed My Dog Pumpkin? Dos and don't for autumn dog treats

Knowing when to look into providing supplements is crucial - and they're cheaper than you might think

The small changes that could explain why your dog is slowing down

How hospital's play team transforms care for young cancer patients

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

Nearly 500 serious adverse events were recorded across Scotland's maternity and neonatal services over the past three years. Picture: Adobe Stock

Exclusive Nearly 500 serious incidents in maternity units in past three years

Black spots could mean it's time for a visit to the vet.

Why does my dog have black spots on its skin? Expert explains causes

Just like humans. dogs can suffer from deafness.

Is My Dog Deaf? 5 tell-tale signs, causes, coping tips, breeds at risk

The forum discussed the role of beauty technology in patients with PMOS

Ad Feature Ulike hosts PMOS awareness forum

Children are often nervous during these eyetests

Child psychologist's tips for stress-free check-ups for kids

So-called doggy dementia can impact older dogs.

Vet explains Canine Cognitive Dysfunction symptoms and treament

Colonsay: no shortage of blue space

Are Scotland’s blue spaces its greatest untapped resource?

Over 40,000 people with dementia are reported missing for the first time in the UK every year

Ad Feature Appeal launched to safeguard digital database for dementia patients

RingConn Gen 3 was on display at the IFA entrance

Ad Feature RingConn Gen 3 Smart Ring draws attention at IFA 2026

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Ian Alexander with his wife Kathleen and sons Sonny, six, and Ollie, four

Father who had transplant honours donor’s memory through football

Ad Feature 'Ground-breaking' three-in-one toothpaste launches

Calibre Health Labs is an applied-AI health company pioneering the category of Causal Health

Ad Feature Calibre Health Labs expands nationwide after securing CQC registration

This is what a harvest mite looks like.

Does My Dog Have Harvest Mites? Vet explains symptoms and treatment

Ad Feature Why training wins glory but nutrition delivers results for physique

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Lynsey Macdonald from Denny, was left paralysed after falling ill with a rare condition

Scottish mum was left paralysed by rare condition

Loch Katrine in the Trossachs

Rivers, lochs and coastlines contribute millions in health benefits

Scotland has the lowest male life expectancy of any UK nation

Leading causes of Scots men's health crisis 'cost £1.73bn every year'

An Aedes cantans mosquito caught by the Mosquito Scotland team in a forest in Scotland

Exclusive Why Scotland should prepare for more tropical, mosquito-borne diseases

Ross Murdoch has been nominated for the pharmacist award at Scotland's Health Awards 2026.

Scotland’s Health Awards 2026: Pharmacists delivering life-saving care
The annual Scottish Health Awards take place in November, and are a chance for the best and brightest in Scotland’s NHS to be recognised for their outstanding w...

Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness can have an impact on mental health

Loved ones' chronic condition impact family's mental health

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

First Minister John Swinney has fired the starting gun on reshaping Scotland's public services

Swinney admits SNP's health and social care integration has 'failed'

The study was commissioned by Kellogg's

Only one in three over 50s know if they are getting enough fibre

John Swinney has pledged to reform social care

Three need to die before one person can get care home bed, MSPs told

Trish Gordon playing bridge

Doctor with brain tumour says card game helped her return to medicine

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Pioneering new Scots study to tackle aggressive form of bowel cancer

I tried the serene new wild sauna at Scotland's best hotel

More than a third confessed they regularly start the day feeling tired

Nearly half of Brits wake up grumpy each week, poll finds

Ad Feature Stem cell research and regenerative medicine explained

Buchanan Street in Glasgow's city centre. PIC: John Linton/PA Wire

Exclusive Half of Scots cut back on spending and leisure activities

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

Aaron Whitworth-Foster

Scotland's Health Awards 2026 - the nurse who just keeps giving

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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