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Scots urged to save lives through CPR training
Schools across Scotland have been urged to train pupils how to use CPR after a new survey revealed that over a quarter of people would not feel confident to step in and save a life.
Outbreak fears as thousands of health staff turn down flu jabs
Thousands of people could at risk after new figures revealed that less than half of health workers get the flu jab.
Aberdeen researchers launch pioneering five-year study into reducing effects of arthritis
North-east researchers have embarked upon a major study to find new and more effective treatments for painful and debilitating psoriatic arthritis.
Promoting health by making connections
Erica was on dessert duty at Lunch Club.
Chaos during flu jab sessions at north-east GP surgery
A north-east GP surgery was plunged into chaos after staff struggled to cope with the demand for the winter flu jab.
Pioneering partnership between NHS Shetland and RSPB Scotland allows GPs to ‘prescribe’ nature to patients
A prescription of fresh air is on offer in Shetland thanks to an innovative collaboration between the health board and the RSPB.
Hopes for improved cancer care across the north as plans move ahead for multi-million-pound particle accelerator
NHS Grampian hope to use a new multi-million-pound particle accelerator to improve cancer care and more across the north of Scotland.
Diary of a first-time mum: I was told I needed mum friends, it sounded hideous but now I know they are vital
Ellie House has learned, amid the tears, vomit and tantrums, that parenthood is a long journey and you are going to need some friends to come along for the ride.
NHS Grampian first health board in Scotland to develop new hospital admissions scheme
NHS Grampian has become the first health board in Scotland to develop a new hospital admissions scheme to help nurses develop better relationships with patients.
Plea for organ donors as shock figures reveal number of Scots dying waiting for a transplant
It’s feared that dozens of people in the north and north-east have died waiting for an organ transplant since 2013, according to new NHS figures.
Aberdeen sports centre becomes beacon of hope after refurbishment
An Aberdeen sports facility has become a beacon of hope for the future after receiving a major refurbishment.
A how-to guide to starting an adventure with yoga
Flexible in mind but not so much in body? Don’t know your downward-facing dog from your elbow but would like to sort out your chakras? Why not try your hand (and torso) at yoga, writes Adam Scarborough.
Diary of a first-time mum: Teething problems
Sweat trickles down my back and the person sitting next to me shifts uncomfortably in his seat. He is avoiding all eye contact and to be honest, I don’t blame him.
Aberdeen University scientists believe new discovery ‘unlocks door’ to understanding obesity
Researchers at Aberdeen University believe a tiny group of cells in the brain may hold they key to tackling the UK’s obesity crisis.
Aberdeen centre director speaks of ‘desperate need’ to provide more help for people with neurological conditions
The director of Scotland’s only specialist neurological centre has spoken of the “desperate need” to provide more help for people with conditions such Huntington’s disease, MND and stroke patients.
Brave Moray toddler defies odds as she turns two – despite suffering stroke in her mother’s womb
Little Demi Addison is a bundle of energy - but at eight-months-old her parents were told she suffered a stroke before she was even born.
Professor Ewan Gillon: Getting your kids ready to go back to school
Remember the last time you were preparing for the first day in a new job?
Number of babies being vaccinated in Aberdeen a ’cause for concern,’ says NHS
The number of babies being vaccinated against potentially deadly diseases in Aberdeen is below the average for the rest of Grampian.
Half of Scottish population now on Organ Donor Register – are you?
Scotland has the highest rate of organ donation in the UK with half of the population now registered.
Millions of Brits suffer from back pain, yet simple precautions can help avoid it
The spine is one of the most important parts of the body – it holds you up, keeps your muscles and organs together, and is a vital link between the brain, bones, muscles and nerves.
Diary of a first-time mum: There are moments when I’m not quite sure who I am any more – but no-one wants to admit that for fear of judgment
It’s 10am. I double check the time in the hope I am mistaken, but the clock hands stubbornly refuse to budge.
Is going large on that fast food meal deal or takeaway coffee to blame for our bigger waistlines?
You might remember a docu-film from the early 2000s called Supersize Me.
When in pain, should swallowing pills really be our first resort?
Can’t sleep? Take a pill to knock you out.
Aberdeen scientists have found proof that eating fat is the only cause of weight gain in mice
Scientists from the north-east have found proof that eating fat is the only cause of weight gain.
Aberdeen scientists receive £200,000 boost to battle blindness
Scientists have been given a £200,000 funding boost to carry out research into one of the most common causes of blindness.
Aberdeen man aims to run 12 marathons in 12 months
Many runners aspire to run a marathon, but competitors go through a lot more than 26 miles to get to the finish line.
Drug deaths double in Aberdeen as users mix illegal and legal substances
Drug deaths in Aberdeen have spiked as users mix dangerous cocktails of prescription and illegal substances, shocking new figures have revealed.
SNP Government faces criticism after cancer patient waiting times hit record high
The SNP Government has faced stinging criticism after it emerged cancer patient waiting times have hit record highs.
Diary of a first-time mum: the pressure to breastfeed
When my son was eight weeks old, I forced myself to get out of the house and attend my first mother and baby group. To those who are lucky enough not to have attended such a group, it poses an opportunity to get out the house and meet other parents.
North-east parents accused of child abuse over baby’s milk allergy
Parents of a baby with a milk allergy have spoken out after being falsely accused of abusing their child.
Elrick father-of-two survives after suffering 15 cardiac arrests in just three hours
A father-of-two who suffered 15 cardiac arrests in the space of just a few hours has thanked the ambulance crew who saved his life.