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Simple blood test could detect life-threatening aortic tears

A SIMPLE blood test developed by researchers from a Scottish university could help doctors spot deadly damage to the body’s largest blood vessel. The University...

Edinburgh based start up launch crowdfund

Edinburgh start up launch a crowdfunding campaign - in order to expand their small business. Sustainably, the brainchild of a mother-daughter duo, are looking to...

Top charity probes “wrong trousers” row

ONE of the country’s biggest charities is investigating after a volunteer claimed he was sent home and humiliated – for wearing the wrong trousers. Carlos...

Family continue campaigning after transplant fails to save Sheree

A YOUNG woman who died after a failed heart transplant left behind a letter for her family – urging them to carry on her...

Stayin’ Alive lifesaver rubbishes Vinnie Jones ad complaints

A LIFESAVER has defended the Stayin’ Alive ad campaign, after complaints were made about Vinnie Jones’ CPR methods. Paul Pinkney insists that he and his...

School snack van ban proposed to tackle obesity

SNACK vans could be banned from outside hundreds of Scots schools in a bid to combat chronic obesity levels. Highland councillors have demanded the crackdown...

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