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Organ donors 'should get funerals paid for by NHS' says ethics chief
A LEADING medical ethics body wants the NHS to pay for the funerals of organ donors in an effort to help tackle the shortage of donations in the UK.
Older women who take vitamins 'are more likely to die early
OLDER women are increasing the risk of death by taking certain dietary supplements, a new study has revealed.
Winter blamed as ambulance service misses critical target
A TARGET to reach life- threatening calls to the ambulance service within eight minutes was missed last year as staff battled the severe winter weather and rising demand.
Professor Ken Mason: 'This could be the beginning of a trend in organ selling'
WHETHER it is a case of paying for funeral expenses or buying an organ, the essential point is that it is a way around the antipathy to selling organs in one way or another.
Plan to cut hospital visits sparks concern
SCOTLAND'S patients watchdog has condemned plans to cut visiting times at hospitals across the North-east of Scotland in a bid to prevent the spread of infection.
Colin Cable: Caution required to determine the possible dangers of a seemingly innocent pick-me-up
TAKING any medicine carries a risk, and this extends to dietary supplements. It's always best to talk to a pharmacist or GP before you start taking them.
Scottish patients denied access to new cancer drug
HEALTH campaigners have attacked the decision to deny patients in Scotland access to another cancer drug on the NHS.
Daily dose of folic acid
FOLIC acid, known as folate in its natural form, works with vitamin B12 to form healthy red blood cells and helps reduce the risk of central nervous system defects.
Shop scheme is a real lifesaver
A NEW scheme will see lifesaving devices installed in 40 stores across Scotland.
How NHS worsens agony of miscarriage
WOMEN are experiencing unnecessary heartbreak when miscarrying because of poor NHS services, two new surveys suggest.
Stabbings hit new high
THE number of people seriously injured after being stabbed has hit a new high in the Lothians, amid warnings the trend will only get worse.
NHS chiefs deliberate over webcasting big decisions
HEALTH chiefs could broadcast their board meetings on YouTube in an attempt to boost interest in NHS Lothian's work.
Jenny Stewart: We can't afford to keep health care as it is
PEOPLE living longer and healthier lives is a huge achievement, but the health and social care services, on which we all rely, will come under intense pressure.
Gene faults linked to higher skin cancer risk
Scientists have discovered new genetic faults that increase the chances of developing melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer.
Intensive care units for young short-staffed, study shows
HOSPITAL wards which care for some of the sickest children are inadequately staffed, a study has found.
Veterans told: it's good to talk about mental health
CHARITY Combat Stress will mark World Mental Health Day today with the launch of its campaign in Edinburgh to battle the stigma of psychological disorders that prevent many ve
Health board zeroing in on A&E targets
THE target of seeing 98 per cent of accident and emergency patients within four hours has been hit for the first time in more than a year in Edinburgh.
Cancer care info night
RESIDENTS in North Berwick are being invited to an information evening this week.
