The implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation is associated with significant reductions in alcohol-specific deaths among those from the most socio-economically deprived areas in Scotland, suggests a new study ...
Mar 21, 2023
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A new study commissioned by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and independently carried out by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), has found that firefighters' mortality rate from all cancers is 1.6 times higher than ...
Jan 10, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated shortfalls in children's physical activity around the world, including in Scotland, according to a new study involving the University of Stirling.
Oct 25, 2022
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One of the largest studies to date into the long-term effects of COVID-19—the Long-CISS (COVID In Scotland Study)—found that 1 in 20 people who took part in the research had not recovered from having COVID-19 at their ...
Oct 12, 2022
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The UK's drug regulator said Saturday it had approved an updated COVID-19 jab by Pfizer/BioNTEch targeting the original virus and a subvariant ahead of an autumn booster drive.
Sep 3, 2022
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Known for its progressive legislation on period rights, Scotland is now drawing criticism for a menstrual health group appointing a man as a regional leader.
Aug 17, 2022
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Scotland will on Monday become the first country in the world to ensure universal access to free period products following the passing of landmark legislation in 2020.
Aug 14, 2022
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Strict lockdown restrictions during peak periods of the COVID-19 pandemic have been linked to poorer health behaviors such as drinking more and exercising less.
Jul 12, 2022
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A total of 37 more cases of monkeypox have been detected in England and Scotland, public health officials said on Monday, taking the total to 57.
May 23, 2022
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Rates of COVID infection have hit a record high in the UK, official data showed Friday, just as free government testing ended for millions in England.
Apr 1, 2022
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