Health

A former Brave model from Turriff has urged men across the north-east to apply for an unforgettable experience and make friends for life.

Two junior doctors based at ARI are working on a project to reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used by staff, patients and visitors.

In his first column of 2024, MP David Duguid welcomes the recent reduction in National Insurance.

Patients who suffer from takotsubo cardiomyopathy commonly known as ‘broken-heart syndrome’ have a worse survival rate than the general population.

The Fitness to Drive campaign is calling for anyone over 60 to have their eyes examined regularly.

Patients with life threatening conditions are facing a longer wait for critical ambulance care in the north-east according to new figures.

A NHS Grampian surgeon, who treats patients from Moray and Aberdeenshire, has been named UK trainer of the year in his speciality.

Fitness coach Lee Donald will take on her toughest personal challenge in aid of Friends of Anchor.

Disabled people and support organisations in Aberdeenshire are being urged to help shape the re-opened Independent Living Fund.

A team from the University of Aberdeen are working to identify the specific issues people in the north-east face in accessing cancer care.

Urologist Professor James N’Dow and speech therapist Penny Gravill have been recognised for their contributions to health in the north-east.

DESPITE an influx of more than 1200 new patients in recent years, the number of GPs working in Moray has not increased significantly.

New figures have revealed that 283,118 Baby Boxes have been delivered to expectant families in Scotland since the project started in 2017.

Accredited Sober Coach Gillian Cockburn is encouraging those who feel they could benefit to see the difference support could make to their lives.

Professor Lesley Anderson is seeking toenail clippings for a study into the causes of a group of blood cancers, known as myeloproliferative neoplasms.

PEOPLE across the north-east who smoke are being urged to set the goal of leaving tobacco behind in 2024.

The Stoltman brothers have been announced as special guests at the Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival in January.

Views are sought on proposals to better protect and champion the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic and neurodivergent people.

Scientists at Aberdeen University have demonstrated the success of Trodusquemine which could be used to reverse the effects of a build-up of fat.

Kellands Primary School in Inverurie has been awarded the prestigious ADHD Friendly School Award by the ADHD Foundation.