Regular use of mobile phones in pregnancy could increase the chance of youngsters developing behavioural problems, new research out today suggests. Further information: Article source
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Milk and meat from offspring of clones ‘safe enough to go on sale unlabelled’
MEAT and milk from the offspring of cloned animals could be put on sale in British shops without distinguishing labels, after ministers judged it would be “disproportionat Further information: Article source
Kiss of death for the kiss of life?
Members of the public should not give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation unless they are fully trained, according to new guidelines published today. Further information: Article source
Councils grab millions meant for the disabled
MILLIONS of pounds intended to help disabled children has “disappeared” into council funding pots rather than being spent on support and services, Scotland on Sunday h Further information: Article source
Hi-tech robots give nurses helping hand
THE notion of an army of laser-controlled robots patrolling the corridors of a hospital sounds like a Doctor Who storyline. Further information: Article source
The place to go if dying for food
BETH Taylor has lost more than five stone in six months. John Thomson has almost halved his weight in five years. And Martyn McGovern has dropped 5lb in just a week. Further information: Article source
No quick ban for killer drug ‘meow meow’
THE UK government will be presented with advice before the end of this month on whether to ban a legal drug linked to the deaths of two teenagers. Further information: Article source
“Mixed picture” for stretched care services
RISING demand for care of children and the elderly in Scotland is leading to patchy service provision, according to a report. Further information: Article source
Organ donor drive targets keep-fit fans
USERS of leisure facilities across the city are to be encouraged to sign up to the national organ donor register. Further information: Article source
School nurses failure slammed
LABOUR today accused the SNP of breaking a pledge to boost children’s health checks by doubling the number of school nurses. Further information: Article source
