Kate Foster

A doctor told an inquiry she had a 'hunch' something was wrong at Scotland's superhospital when three children were infected with rare bug that had first been identified by space scientists.

The Scots Tories have claimed they are 'terrified of what winter will bring' to the NHS after the Health Secretary announced his plans to ease pressures on the service involved boosting a medical hotline.

Scotland's senior medics have been offered an 11 per cent pay rise in a bid to tackle NHS staff shortages. The BMA will tell consultants to accept the Scottish Government's offer.

TV star Gabby Logan has disclosed that adventurous activities such as cold water ­swimming are giving her a midlife boost.

A businessman diagnosed with motor neurone disease was told not to waste his GP's time when he first developed early symptoms.

A patient was forced to wait two days for an ambulance in a 'terrifying' case that lays bare Scotland's deepening 999 crisis. Another patient in Ayrshire waited almost 33 hours earlier this year.

Selenium, found in nuts, is an essential nutrient, But scientists have discovered it also helps a particular type of breast cancer spread to parts of the body where it can become inoperable.

The SNP Government monitored the social media posts of a former official's grieving widow after he died before advising ministers what she said, an inquiry has heard.

Minimum Unit Pricing made no 'significant' difference to heavy drinkers - except they paid £24 a week more for their booze after the policy came into force.

Minimum Unit Pricing made no 'significant' difference to heavy drinkers - except they paid £24 a week more for their booze after the policy came into force.