Scotland

Scotland becomes first in UK to test newborns for rare genetic condition

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. Source…

5 months ago

Doctors strike called off in Scotland as union backs latest pay deal

Getty ImagesThe British Medical Association union is recommending members accept a ew pay dealScotland's resident doctors have called off a…

7 months ago

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Lisa Summers,Scotland health and social care correspondentandCatherine Lyst,BBC ScotlandGetty ImagesScotland's resident doctors are to go on strike in a dispute…

8 months ago

North Scotland among highest rates in world

Laura Goodwin and Ken BanksBBC ScotlandBBCBrian Watt, with dog Winnie, says he tries to have a healthy lifestyle after his…

1 year ago

New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease. Source link

2 years ago