HAVING diabetes has the same effect on someone’s risk of death as living in a very deprived community, researchers at Edinburgh University have found. Further information: Article source

Pomegranate juice could reduce stress in the workplace, according to new research. Further information: Article source

A NEW “smart” pill hailed as a breakthrough could extend the lives of people with the deadliest form of skin cancer. Further information: Article source

Hypnosis treatments could be used on a range of medical conditions to save the NHS millions of pounds, according to a group of medical experts. Further information: Article source

STRUGGLING care home firm Southern Cross is planning to change its name and shed 200 homes as it struggles to avert collapse, according to reports. Further information: Article source

LIKE thousands of others, Sheryn Ali never thought about the importance of donating blood – until she was struck down by a one-in-a-million illness. Further information: Article source

ABSENCE rates among NHS Lothian staff have gone from the among the worst to the best in the country after a tough crackdown on sicknote culture. Further information: Article source

The new leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has announced a policy U-turn by saying he will back renewed SNP plans to impose a minimum price for alcohol. Further information: Article source

German-grown bean sprouts are the likely source of the deadliest E coli outbreak in modern history, according to agricultural officials. Further information: Article source

YOUNG cancer battler Shaelyn Bayliss was guest of honour at a special awards party. Further information: Article source