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Emotional TV brain cancer plea leads to meeting with PM

Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.

Who is getting weight loss jags on the NHS in Scotland?

Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on the NHS despite them being approved for use three years ago, BBC News has found.

No money for new emergency department, says minister

Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it.

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

Do you really need protein powder to build muscle?

‘Some think endometriosis is just a bad period, but it’s so much worse’

Women with endometriosis are suffering financially as well as physically, a new report by MPs warns.

I’m 12 and I want to try protein powder – should I?

We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products

Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.

Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products

Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.

Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds

Only five of Scotland’s 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.

My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer

Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with “a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen”.