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Increase in number of young Scots with multiple sclerosis

HEALTH chiefs have revealed a seven-fold increase in the number of young Scots struck down by multiple sclerosis. The country’s biggest health board, Greater Glasgow,...

Epidurals on the rise for Scottish mums-to-be

INCREASING numbers of Scottish mums-to-be are choosing to have an epidural when giving birth – despite NHS efforts to encourage women to have natural...

Parents warned a daily baby bath could cause allergies in infants

SCOTS parents have been urged to cut back on bathing babies after new figures revealed a massive increase in prescriptions for allergies. Since 2002 the...

Scottish hospitals fail to care for elderly patients

A TOP Government health spokesman has accused Scottish hospitals of failing to care for elderly patients. Duncan McNeil, convener of the Scottish Parliament’s health committee....

Cancer girl flown to US for life-saving treatment

A SCHOOLGIRL suffering from a rare form of cancer is being flown to the US for cutting-edge treatment that could save her life. Niamh Yates,...

Children as young as two to be quizzed on happiness and spirituality

CHILDREN as young as two are to have their psychological well-being assessed in order to monitor the mental health of youngsters in Scotland. In the...

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