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Alcohol law has failed to cut deaths and hospital admissions say academics

SCOTLAND’S Alcohol Act has failed to make a significant impact on sky-high rates for drink-related deaths and hospital admissions, according to academics. The controversial 2010...

Wild rabbits are being wiped out by deadly virus, claims research

WILD rabbits and their predators are being wiped out by a deadly new strain of virus, research shows. A study, Where Have All the Rabbits...

Elephant “supergrans” key to herd survival, according to Scots scientists

ELEPHANT “supergrans” are key to a herd’s survival - according to Scots scientists. A team of researchers at the University of Stirling have revealed that...

£4m spent on “zero benefit” parenting scheme

SCOTLAND’S biggest health board has spent £4m on a controversial “common sense” parenting scheme - despite experts admitting it has “zero benefits”. NHS Greater Glasgow...

Anti-fat attitude classes should be rolled out in schools, scientists claim

ANTI-FAT attitude classes should be rolled out in schools to stop overweight people being bullied, scientists claim. Scottish researchers are calling for an “attitude intervention”...

Cats in smoking homes more susceptible to cancer than dogs, research reveals

HOUSEHOLD cats are more susceptible to cancer than dogs when living with smokers, new research has revealed. The ongoing study by the University of Glasgow...

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