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Minimum unit pricing has had positive impact but not for poor alcoholics – study

Alcohol deaths fell by 13.4% because of minimum unit pricing, the evaluation by Public Health Scotland suggested.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Close battle on first day of Sail Port Stephens

There were some close calls but no paintwork scraped on day one of Sail Port Stephens.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2023

Families speak out as number of young Scots seeking help for mental health problems hits five-year high

A Daily Record investigation found more than 160,000 young Scots have been referred to the NHS’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) since 2018.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

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We investigated the cause of an unexplained outbreak of hepatitis in children in the UK – here's what we found

In the spring of 2022, a paediatric gastroenterologist treating children in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow issued an alert to Public Health Scotland (PHS), warning of an unusual outbreak of hepatitis cases in her clinic.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon says minimum unit pricing 'one of her proudest achievements'

NICOLA Sturgeon has hailed the policy of minimum unit pricing (MUP) as one of her proudest achievements in office as a study linked it to a 13 drop…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2023

Sturgeon hails minimum alcohol pricing as one of her proudest achievements

The outgoing First Minister said minimum unit pricing for alcohol is ‘saving lives’.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Scotland’s minimum pricing linked to 13% drop in alcohol-related deaths, study finds

Experts say research provides clear evidence minimum unit pricing has reduced harm caused by alcohol

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023

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City of Glasgow college hit with deadly infection outbreak as warning to students issued

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed a number of cases of the severe meningococcal disease at the City of Glasgow College and are working with Public Health Scotland to investigate.

Glasgow Live · Mar 9, 2023

Over half of London men ‘suffering from urinary incontinence’, report warns

Prostate Cancer UK warn that many men are ‘suffering in silence’ due to the taboo around discussing symptoms

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023

Norovirus signs and symptoms as cases of vomiting bug rise in Scotland

Health experts have explained ways to protect yourself and others from the contagious bug.

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Two more Strep A fatalities in Scotland over last week as death toll rises to 19

Public Health Scotland say there has been an increase in cases of the seasonal infection this year.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Third child aged under 10 dies in Scotland with Strep A

A THIRD child aged under 10 in Scotland has died with Strep A infection, health officials have said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Five deaths linked to Strep A in Scotland between Christmas and New Year

Public Health Scotland said it was aware of 12 deaths among invasive group A streptococcal infections (iGAS) cases over the period October 3 last year to January 1, 2023.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Rising cost of basics like food and fuel 'pose greatest risk’ to health of Scots

A PUBLIC health chief has warned the cost of basic necessities such as fuel and food is the “greatest concern” when it comes to the health of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Dec 28, 2022

Two children in Scotland die after contracting Strep A infection

While most Strep A cases are fairly mild and easily treated, some can develop into a more serious condition called invasive group A strep.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Two children under 10 die with Strep A in Scotland

Public Health Scotland has published the latest figures.

Daily Record · Dec 28, 2022

Two children die from Strep A infection in Scotland

A PHS statement said: "Between October 3 and December 25, 13 out of 14 NHS health boards have reported iGAS cases between 3 October and 25 December 2022."

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2022

Flu cases at highest level in Scotland for five years

FLU cases in Scotland are at their highest level for five years, health officials have said.

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Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

'Limited' supply of Strep A antibiotics as Scottish Government issue alert

Latest figures show a steep rise in cases of the bacteria since peaks seen in 2016.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 12, 2022

Step A: Warning issued to Scottish parents buying home test kits as infections rise

Scotland recorded 25 cases of Strep A in November as the illness spreads. Sadly as 16 children has died in the UK, parents are rushing online to buy home-test kits.

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

New Strep A advice issued as cases continue to rise

Parents are being urged to seek help if they fear their child has been infected

Glasgow Live · Dec 9, 2022

NHS advice to Glasgow parents as Strep A UK death toll rises to 15

Local health chiefs would not confirm if there are any Strep A cases in schools and nurseries in Glasgow, but Public Health Scotland say infections have been rising since October.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Strep A: ‘No shortage’ of antibiotics in Scotland as Sturgeon issues warning

Scotland’s First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

No shortage of Strep A antibiotics as Sturgeon warns against complacency

The First Minister said the situation was being monitored ‘very closely’.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022

Data shows 13 cases of invasive Strep A in under-10s in Scotland

THERE have been 13 reports of invasive Strep A in children aged under 10 in Scotland since the start of October, according to latest data.

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