Dundee schoolgirl Fiona, 15, told she has months left after contracting terminal cancer
A Dundee schoolgirl has been told she has just months to live after contracting terminal cancer.
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Exercise and diet cut women’s chance of giving birth by Caesarean
Women who eat healthily and stay active during pregnancy cut their chance of needing a Caesarean section by around 10%, experts say.
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Artificial sweeteners in ‘diet’ drinks could make you fatter
Having low calorie 'diet' drinks could actually make you fatter, scientists believe.
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Dundee mum thanks group for donating ‘lifesaver’ monitor for baby Ellis
The mum of a baby born with a hole in her heart has said the donation of a potentially life-saving monitor will lead to “a lot fewer sleepless nights”.
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Could chemotherapy be causing cancer to spread?
Chemotherapy, used to treat cancer, could be allowing the deadly disease to spread, and trigger more aggressive tumours, a new study suggests.
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NHS Tayside under the microscope: report reveals health board’s performance
NHS Tayside has released its latest health check, examining what it’s doing right for people across the area.
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EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Health Secretary on NHS Tayside’s ‘immediate review of staffing levels’
Scottish Health Secretary and Dundee East MSP Shona Robison has reassured NHS Tayside staff that their jobs are “not under threat”.
By Jon Brady,
Dundee woman Caroline sues NHS Tayside over blood clot death of husband
The wife of a Dundee man who died from a blood clot has called for “justice” as she launched a bid to sue NHS Tayside for hundreds of thousands of pounds.
By Ciaran Shanks,
Dundee council set to bring in new rules to limit booze sales at shops and pubs
Councillors are set to introduce new guidelines on the sale of alcohol — which are more stringent than ever before.
By Jon Brady,
Selina, 73, thanks staff after fall at Dundee hotel
An elderly woman was rushed to hospital after tripping over her husband’s chair at a funeral.
By Jon Brady,
Confused children who think fish fingers are made from chicken
Cheese comes from plants, tomatoes grow underground and fish fingers are made of chicken – at least that is according to many of the nation’s youngsters.
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Father of tragic Dundee footballer Pete McAvoy: ‘Even if we save just one life then it’ll be worth it’
Three years on from the sudden death of a Dundee footballer, hundreds of people have potentially been saved from suffering the same fate.
By Adam Hill,
Man left with ‘disfigured’ private parts after surgical operation
NHS Tayside has been ordered to apologise to a patient who was left with “disfigured” private parts following an operation.
By Jon Brady,
Smoking ‘light’ cigarettes could leave you more vulnerable to lung cancer
So-called “light” cigarettes with ventilated filters may have made smokers more vulnerable to what is now the most common form of lung cancer.
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All cigarettes must be sold in standardised green packaging from tomorrow
Cigarettes must be sold in standardised green packaging bearing graphic warnings of the dangers of smoking from this weekend as rules designed to prevent young people taking up the habit come into full effect.
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GP tells inquiry he was ‘frustrated’ at treatment of Dundee dad Dale, 28
A doctor told a fatal accident inquiry about his frustrations at the treatment one of his patients received at a Dundee psychiatric unit.
By Will Lyon,
Stricter measures on alcohol sales come into effect across Scotland
Giving or serving alcohol to a child or young person in a public place is now an offence in Scotland after new laws were introduced.
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Man’s anger after being told he has to wait ‘up to 22 weeks’ for planned treatment at Ninewells
NHS Tayside was facing criticism after a Dundee man was told he’ll have to wait weeks longer than planned for treatment.
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