Grateful parents reunited with newborn after leaving baby in taxi
New parents got the fright of their lives in Germany after accidentally forgetting their newborn in the taxi taking them home from hospital.
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Molly Russell’s father tells social networks not to wait for regulation
The father of Molly Russell, the teenager who took her own life after viewing disturbing material online, has urged social networks to take action immediately and not drag their feet until a regulator is introduced.
William speaks about his air ambulance mental health pressures
The Duke of Cambridge has described how his experiences as an air ambulance pilot left him feeling death was “just around the door” everywhere he went.
Fruit juices ‘just as bad for your health as sugary drinks’
Consuming fruit juices is just as bad for your health and likely to lead to an early death as drinking cola or lemonade, research suggests.
Under-50s at increasing risk of bowel cancers, studies suggest
Bowel cancers are on the rise among under-50s in the UK, according to new studies, prompting calls to lower the screening age.
Snakebites declared world’s biggest hidden health crisis
A multimillion-pound programme has been launched to improve treatment for snakebites, which are thought to kill up to 138,000 people each year.
Third of women in survey ‘taken advantage of sexually’ while drunk or high
More than a third of women who took part in a global drug survey reported being taken advantage of sexually while drunk or high.
Strictly’s Amy Dowden opens up about living with Crohn’s disease
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has said her body “shut down” due to Crohn’s disease.
NHS England to fund treatment for children with muscle-wasting condition
Treatment which can prolong the lives of children with a rare genetic condition will be made available on the NHS.
Lib Dems demand apology from Health Secretary over Treatment Time Guarantee
Liberal Democrats are demanding Health Secretary Jeane Freeman apologise to patients not treated within the Government’s guaranteed waiting time.
Therapy dogs help youngsters overcome anxiety while in hospital, study says
Visits to a children’s hospital by therapy dogs have helped reduce anxiety among young patients awaiting medical tests, investigations and examinations, according to a new study.
Hospital death rate down 14% since 2014 – beating government target
Hospital death rates have dropped by 14% in four years, beating a Scottish Government target of a 10% cut.
Tobacco display ban cuts risk of children smoking – study
Banning shops from displaying cigarettes has made children less likely to start smoking, research suggests.
Ministers urged to spend more on psychological support for people with diabetes
The Scottish Government is being urged to commit more funds to ensure people with diabetes can access psychological and emotional support when they need it.
Give antibiotics to pregnant women undergoing assisted delivery – study
Giving all women who need a forceps or ventouse delivery a single dose of antibiotics almost cuts the risk of infection in half, new research shows.
New cancer drugs approved for NHS use in Scotland
Medicines for breast cancer, skin cancer and schizophrenia have been approved for use by NHS patients in Scotland.
ScotRail to train staff in mental health ‘first aid’
ScotRail has announced it will train more than 50 of its staff to provide mental health first aid to anyone in need.
It’s good to talk: William launches mental health awareness week
The Duke of Cambridge has joined a host of stars in a radio broadcast urging listeners across the country to talk about their problems – in a bid to stay “mentally fit and healthy”.
NHS compensation for delays and blunders ‘doubles over five years’
Compensation paid out by the NHS for delays and blunders has doubled in five years, it has been reported.
One in eight adults experienced suicidal thoughts due to body image – study
Just over one in eight British adults has experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of their body image, a new survey has found.