Tag: Health

Teacher wins secrecy over bid to have hearing held in private

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - November 4, 2015

A TEACHER arguing that her disciplinary hearing be conducted completely in private yesterday succeeded in getting all discussion about the application itself held in...

Air pollution kills over 3,500 Scots every year

Health

Deadline News Journalist - September 20, 2015

OVER 3,500 Scots are killed every year by toxic fumes belched from millions of vehicle exhausts, it has been revealed. New figures from the UK...

Dentist on £245k a year escapes ban for not washing hands

Health

Deadline News Journalist - September 11, 2015

A DENTIST who failed to wash his hands, reused surgical tools and “wilfully disregarded” patient safety has been allowed to continue working. Andre Basson, of...

Every IVF patient seen on time in Scotland

Health

Deadline News Journalist - August 25, 2015

EVERY single Scot waiting on IVF treatment was seen within 12 months, it was revealed today. Public Health Minister Maureen Watt has welcomed the figures,...

Heavy smoking may lead to a fatter stomach

Health

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2015

FEAR of weight gain is one reason smokers give for not kicking the habit, but new research suggests heavy smokers are more likely to...

Scots suicides are down

Health

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2015

THE Scottish suicide rate reduced by 17.8% between the periods 2000-2004 and 2010-2014, according to new figures published today. The statistics, published by ISD Scotland...

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